Barlowe Character Analysis Essay
In the beginning of the novel, Barlowe has alway been an outsider, not really fitting in with anyone at Old Fourth Ward. He did not hang out much, he had not figured out how to live yet. Although Barlowe was not associated with a group such as the drunks or the elders, “these were his people. They were all he had,”(17) but nevertheless they were the people of Old Fourth Ward. Barlowe has always had issues with accepting himself but the citizens of the neighborhood help him realize that they have accepted him into their society and lives.
Barlowe, the protagonist in the story of ‘Them’, has gone through a transition in his life beginning with his breakup with Nell. Nell is Barlowe’s girlfriend in the beginning of the novel. Nell had high standards …show more content…
Barlow joined the Old Fourth Ward civic league and signed to its public safety committee. He and a few other men patrolled the neighborhood before sundown every evening. Barlowe “ grew to enjoy patrolling the ward. He felt proud to walk those streets.”(35) The neighborhood has accepted Barlowe in their community and thanks him for his contribution to the neighborhood safety. Everyone acknowledges Barlowe as he passes, children and adults sitting on their porches and playing outside smile and wave back at him when he passes. What Barlowe has failed to realize is that he is apart of the community and the people accept him …show more content…
Barlowe in comparison to other characters, does not fit anywhere within the groups of the neighborhood - the drunks even had a small group. When the Hawk left Viola, Barlowe saw how she walked aimlessly down the streets. Some can say that's how Barlowe looks at times. By the end of the novel Barlowe understands himself and has come to accept himself by being domesticated. He now has a new home, new woman, and new job. People can say he has a new life but “nothing worthwhile has ever come easy to him,” (276). Barlowe struggled throughout the novel trying to find out who he is but “he studied himself in the mirror one final time,” (235) and finally allowed himself to be accepted within the community and by
Barlowe, the protagonist in the story of ‘Them’, has gone through a transition in his life beginning with his breakup with Nell. Nell is Barlowe’s girlfriend in the beginning of the novel. Nell had high standards …show more content…
Barlow joined the Old Fourth Ward civic league and signed to its public safety committee. He and a few other men patrolled the neighborhood before sundown every evening. Barlowe “ grew to enjoy patrolling the ward. He felt proud to walk those streets.”(35) The neighborhood has accepted Barlowe in their community and thanks him for his contribution to the neighborhood safety. Everyone acknowledges Barlowe as he passes, children and adults sitting on their porches and playing outside smile and wave back at him when he passes. What Barlowe has failed to realize is that he is apart of the community and the people accept him …show more content…
Barlowe in comparison to other characters, does not fit anywhere within the groups of the neighborhood - the drunks even had a small group. When the Hawk left Viola, Barlowe saw how she walked aimlessly down the streets. Some can say that's how Barlowe looks at times. By the end of the novel Barlowe understands himself and has come to accept himself by being domesticated. He now has a new home, new woman, and new job. People can say he has a new life but “nothing worthwhile has ever come easy to him,” (276). Barlowe struggled throughout the novel trying to find out who he is but “he studied himself in the mirror one final time,” (235) and finally allowed himself to be accepted within the community and by