The way she treats her children is un-motherly and selfish, for example when “she had not noticed that her children’s clothes were ruined: had not even scolded them about that” (White 263). In itself, it does not sound so bad, but when the story continues it says that even though she didn’t care about that, once “she found out about the unicorn later in the evening she had them whipped for it” (White 263). This also seems not too absurd, since she is punishing them for a wrongdoing. Although that is what it seems she is doing from an outside perspective, her actual intentions are clear when it continues saying that her reasons for beating them are because “she had spent an unsuccessful day with the English knights.” (White 263). Her reasons to punish her children were not their actions, but because of her own selfish reasons, it shows how twisted she is for behaving this way with her own
In Year of Wonders Anna Frith is presented as “too good to be true”, she may be seen as a courageous and honorable character, but Anna, like everyone, has her flaws and is thus a believable and realistic character. Anna fears risks of situations, experiences jealousy and desire, turns to the wrong solution for her grief, and questions her faith throughout the novel. Anna acts bravely and risks her life in unfamiliar situations though she still fears the risks. This is demonstrated when Anna helps birth Mary Daniel’s baby as the Gowdies are gone and Randall Daniel had no one to turn to so he went to Mrs. Mompellion. Mrs Mompellion had never conceived a child herself so it was up to Anna as she had the most experience out of the two.
13) Daisy is contentious about the way people look at her so she tries to be more charming. Daisy is superficial in this part because she has everything she could want in
She is desperate to feel noticed and special and this shows how lonely she is and isolated. Steinbeck presented Curley's Wife in different ways. First she is seen as 'a tart', a threat, using her power, being racist but then she is presented as also lonely and compassionate to Lennie. In Steinbeck's letter to the actress playing her in the play version, he says 'if you could break down her thousand defences she has built up, you would find a nice person, an honest person, and you would end up loving her.' We see in the end what a nice person she can be and that she wants to be loved like anyone else.’ |
This enforces the idea that unlike Lennie, she is a complex character in the novel. Steinbeck mentioned that Curley’s wife’s voice had a “nasal, brittle quality” which is a clear sign of her flirtatious behaviour. Although her intentions were flirty, the fact that it was described as ‘nasal’ by the author made it obvious that it was unpleasant to the ears. The reaction from George made it clear to the reader that she was an attractive woman, however he was being apprehensive as he “looked away from her and then back”. This contrasts with Lennies reaction as his “eyes moved down over her body” blatantly checking her out.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH created a strong feeling on individuals. Most likely because individuals considered that someplace in this world mice and rats might actually be up amazing like this. Having re-read it as an adult, individuals observe currently that sensible and unsentimental style of writing of Robert C O'Brien creates it all appear probable (Charlotte, 1998). Although they recognized the conclusion, they still discovered themselves drawn into the story from begin to end and entirely won over through the rodents of the title. Mrs. Frisby, a mouse, is attempting to watch out of her children on her individual since her husband was eaten through the cat of farmer, Dragon.
John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor and Giles Cory, are among the few characters in the play that pass their tests. Abigail Williams, on the other hand, is one of the characters who fails her test. The town of which they live in, Salem Massachusetts is corrupted by lies and manipulations. The distinction between the truth and lies and between good and bad was fogged up but the manipulation and fear of public opinion. The town of Salem is deeply religious and is willing to believe the world of deceitful young women rather than in the integrity of truthful beings.
Mrs. Turpin considers herself morally superior to others by being a “lady,” and she judges people on their appearance before she even knows them. The grandmother in “Revelation” is very self-centered and judgmental. She likes to label people as “good” or “bad” according to their social status. Both Stories by O’Connor are intended to portray a spiritual grace that is passed from one person to another in a life changing way. Mrs. Turpin and the Grandmother both struggle to grasp this grace; but eventually have no choice but to accept it.
The consistency of Antigone’s act in accordance with her own conscience and values which are determined by divine laws coupling with Creon’s totalitarianism make her civil disobedience justified. The fact that Antigone sacrifices her life out of devotion to principles higher than human law makes her civil disobedience justified. Critical Analysis Antigone is the story's tragic heroine. Unlike her beautiful and docile sister, Antigone is scrawny, sallow, withdrawn, and recalcitrant brat. Antigone has a boyish physique and curses her girlhood.
Elizabeth is a very honourable person, however that all changes when she lies to the court. She has let herself down by doing this and hasn’t been completely true to herself. She knew she should tell the truth in court, but she still lied to save her husband. Hale is a very honourable person, however he has a moral uncertainty