Pyle Stereotypes
“I knew I was inventing a character just as much as Pyle was ... one never knows another human being” (Greene, pp.132-133)
Fowler clarifies that a human being can never categorize another human being without actually being that person. Every time Fowler would see Pyle, he would grow more suspicion towards his presence. Through Fowler’s eyes Pyle was secretive and that led to Fowler’s assumption of Pyle being a threat, much like capitalistic individuals see supporters of communism as a menace ideology. Fowler created an identity of Pyle based off stereotypes and biases he had been told about American people. Fowler was presumed to be the killer of Pyle. Fowler throughout the novel thought of Pyle as young, fresh to the world, innocent and
Fowler clarifies that a human being can never categorize another human being without actually being that person. Every time Fowler would see Pyle, he would grow more suspicion towards his presence. Through Fowler’s eyes Pyle was secretive and that led to Fowler’s assumption of Pyle being a threat, much like capitalistic individuals see supporters of communism as a menace ideology. Fowler created an identity of Pyle based off stereotypes and biases he had been told about American people. Fowler was presumed to be the killer of Pyle. Fowler throughout the novel thought of Pyle as young, fresh to the world, innocent and