On one side Holden’s interest in human interactions drive him to find and build relationships of his own, but on the other hand he uses his alienation as a wall of protection from outside forces. An instance of this is when he goes on a date with Sally Hayes; his solitude forces him to crave love and affection from another human being but his isolation and fear of being hurt from another person cause him to drive off people easily. In conclusion we learn that Holden feels isolated from everyone and everything. In spite of living a seemingly happy life and going to one of the best schools in the country, Holden hates everything and everyone and believes everyone is fake. Holden’s sense of superiority is just a veil to cover his insecurities and his social criticism of everyone are just ways to project his negative qualities onto another person to make himself feel
As part of the working force, Stanley has few luxuries. He is proud of his job and life; however, he does not have anything spectacular to show for it. He is proud of his Polish family heritage and takes great offense when being called a Polack, especially when Stella is the one to say it. Stanley’s down-to-earth character proves harmfully crude and brutish. As a realist, Stanley sees things as they are and does not try to distort or mask the truth in any way.
In Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire, main antagonist, Stanley Kowalski, can be described as an unrefined alpha male. Unlike the other characters, which we have somewhat of a background on, we only have his every day actions and words to judge him upon. The conflict of the play arises when Mrs. Kowalski’s sister, Blanche stays at their flat. Stanley's defining actions in the play all stem from his hatred for Blanche, who he sees as a threat to his normal way of living life and his relationship with his wife. What Stanley wants more than anything is for his world to go back to the way it was before Blanche arrived and he is willing to do anything in order for that to happen, even destroy her.
Thieves!’ Significant that Desdemona is placed in the middle of this list of objects, suggests that she is seen as an possession by both Iago and Brabantio. Although Othello is shown to be an honourable man, he still considers his wife as an object that belongs to him. Homosexuality in Othello: Iago’s love Iago seems to love no one, and talks about sex in a lewd manner however he seems to be obsessed with sexual function perhaps its sex between a man and woman that disgusts him and not sex in general. Iago is constantly arguing that you can control your feelings ‘as out bodies are our gardens’. This implies that he may be suppressing his feelings towards Othello.
Over drinks, Frances confronts him about his wandering eyes and questions his love for her. Michael’s way of looking on women as mere bodies could suggest a kind of degradation, which is to define a woman only as an erotic or sexual figure. Michael reveals that he loves the way women look and when Frances asserts that one-day he will be unfaithful, Michael agrees with her. Frances feels that the day is now ruined and resorts to calling the Stevensons. The universal truth behind this story is that the innate differences between men and women coupled with lack of communication will cause a marriage to stagnate and become an uneasy compromise.
She sleeps with Albert and even has the audacity to ask Celie if it’s okay. Even though Celie doesn’t like her husband even hates it is not okay to do so. These are all examples of Shug’s harlot like sex escapades. In the middle of the story Shug begins to be a better person by being a friend for Celie. Shug helps Celie with her abusive husband.
Stanley, on the other hand, who seems to be a practical man, disdains Blanche’s fabrications and does everything that he can to unravel them. Blanche has the need for “magic” and illusions in her life. Blanche does not need to see the world as real and honest. She does not believe in honesty, or the truth. She hides the truth by being self conscious and always changing the subject when she does not like what it being discussed.
She cries out in protest but manages to catch it. Then she laughs breathless...]" Here William used the meat as a symbol which describes the sexual connection that Stella and Stanley have for each other. It also means that Stella accepts Stanley the way he is. Later she confesses to Blanche her sister that she cries when Stanley is not around which shows she is crazy about him. The protagonist Blanche Dubois enters the play.
While these kind actions with his nearby residents are honorable and righteous, these actions are not indicative of an exceptional individual, but merely a individual. Rip Van Winkle possessed characteristics of a normal person. He liked to drink, was lazy, and rather than focusing on his own home, and personal home life, he would avoid interaction. While reading the essay, there were some references to Rip Van Winkle's wife being portrayed as a constant nag because he did not contribute around the household. Some might argue that It is because of his wife's berating, that Rip was not proactive in contributing in house work.
Iago believes “bewixt my sheet He’s [Othello] done my office”, meaning Othello has had sexual relations with his wife, Emilia. Iago’s pride has been severely bruised, he now feels displaced in his private life by Othello and in his working life by Cassio. Reading on in the play, Othello seems to be a very moral character, a complete contrast to Iago. We see how in love Othello is with Desdemona and as an audience we find it very hard to believe that this is true, Othello would never do such a thing.