I Was Born With The Devil In Me Analysis
1. “He walked with confidence and dressed well, conjuring an impression of wealth and achievement.” (pg 35). This character, H. H. Holmes, is loaded with pride as he’s practically beaming it out of himself. The way he walks and the way he’s dressed certainly show that he’s confident in how he looks, and takes pride in his wealthy appearance. Holmes is certainly a man of the first class, as he so elegantly shows it.
2. “Emeline’s enthusiasm was part of her charm” (pg 166) Emeline’s character is full of optimism and enthusiasm as stated in this quote. She is categorized as a very positive and loving girl, who keeps her chin up in every situation. This quote shows Emeline’s identity through her charm and positivity.
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"'I was born with the devil in me,'" he wrote. "I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing." (pg. 109). People never question others’ motives as long as they personally have a positive outcome. Most people can’t emotionally connect with the thoughts of a cold blooded killer, and this quote takes us straight into the mind of H.H. Holmes. It allows you to wonder if people are born to be the things they become, or if it's all in the brain's ability to function. There’s always the possibility that Holmes was incorrect, that anyone can become what they wish, and some people truly desire to be evil. Anyone can do what they want, regardless of the circumstances, or what they were born with.
5. "This prolonging of a man's life doesn't interest me when he's done his work and has done it pretty well" (page 3). This quote shows just how little people thought of their employees. Their wellbeing, their safety, it all meant nothing just as long as they did their jobs. This might be why there were so many problems involving the Union or with the secrets being kept on and around the jobsite. The employer didn’t treat his employees well, and as a result they didn’t trust him enough to rely on their jobs being kept if something went
2. “Emeline’s enthusiasm was part of her charm” (pg 166) Emeline’s character is full of optimism and enthusiasm as stated in this quote. She is categorized as a very positive and loving girl, who keeps her chin up in every situation. This quote shows Emeline’s identity through her charm and positivity.
3. There was a quote on …show more content…
"'I was born with the devil in me,'" he wrote. "I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing." (pg. 109). People never question others’ motives as long as they personally have a positive outcome. Most people can’t emotionally connect with the thoughts of a cold blooded killer, and this quote takes us straight into the mind of H.H. Holmes. It allows you to wonder if people are born to be the things they become, or if it's all in the brain's ability to function. There’s always the possibility that Holmes was incorrect, that anyone can become what they wish, and some people truly desire to be evil. Anyone can do what they want, regardless of the circumstances, or what they were born with.
5. "This prolonging of a man's life doesn't interest me when he's done his work and has done it pretty well" (page 3). This quote shows just how little people thought of their employees. Their wellbeing, their safety, it all meant nothing just as long as they did their jobs. This might be why there were so many problems involving the Union or with the secrets being kept on and around the jobsite. The employer didn’t treat his employees well, and as a result they didn’t trust him enough to rely on their jobs being kept if something went