Rendell Conflict
In-class essay
People tend to think that conflict takes a negative toll on a person but people can truly develop and let a character grow. W. E. Dan Ross is a great author who genuinely knows how to use conflict to develop Rendell’s character. W. E. Dan Ross uses Rendell’s conflict with not only Mei Wong but also with himself on two different occasions to accurately to develop Rendell as a character.
To begin, Dan Ross effectively uses the conflict with Mei Wong to develop Rendell’s character. When Rendell goes to see Mei Wong about money, Mei Wong isn’t willing to give him the money due to their problems in the past about Mei Won giving Rendell money “Since you have ceased painting I have continued to give you large amounts of money. But …show more content…
I am finished.” With the problems Rendell suffered with alcoholism, he had stopped painting which is something Mei Wong used to give him thousands of dollars for, but has since stopped, leaving Rendell with no money. Rendell’s conflict with Mei Wong, Mei Wong ends up offering Rendell the money he needs for a big price, “ This is not a joke. I am willing to pay for a man’s death”. Mei Wong would give Rendell the money if he murders someone for him, Rendell is so desperate for money that he takes Mei Wong up on his offer.
Secondly, Dan Ross uses the conflict between Rendell and the dagger to develop character.
When Rendell suggests shooting Han Lee in the back because he would be unknowing, but Mei Wong insists that he needs to use a dagger instead.” There are other mean” “ Become familiar with it. It is a weapon of surprise and silence and more suited to your task than the vulgarity of firearms”. When Mei Wong tells him to use the instead of the gun, the author is using foreshadowing, Mei Wong know’s that to use the dagger to kill, he would have no choice but to sober up. When Rendell attempts to pick up the dagger while drunk and his hand trembled, he then realized that he would have to sober up to steady his hand and complete his deal with Mei Wong. “He raised the dagger and aimed it, but the washstand wavered in a blurred mist. His hand trembled. He tried to control it, and failed. If he threw the thing, he knew he would miss his target. He was in no shape to take care of himself. Han Lee could easily kill him before he could kill Han Lee.” “ He remembered the enameled case and his shaking hand. He couldn’t chance drinking now.” Rendell has now come to the conclusion that he would to sober up to steady his hand and complete his deal to kill Han Lee that he had with Mei
Wong.
Lastly, Rendell’s conflict with himself helps develop his character. When Rendell successfully becomes sober, he begins to think back on how he could have ever accepted a price to murder someone: “ With his cleared brain and returned health, Rendell’s whole being was revolted by the idea”. After Rendell came to the conclusion that in order to commit murder he would have to sober up, after sobering up he realized how revolting what he was doing was. Rendell cannot believe how low his alcoholism had brought him that he would be willing to kill for money: “ How had he sunk low enough to be willing to kill a man?”. The thought that he had sunk so low that he was willing to kill someone for money made Rendell sick, this conflict shows him that he can’t keep going the way he is going, he knew that getting sober was the best thing that could have happened but it was all so he could kill a man. This conflict that Rendell has with himself, helps his character grow to be a better person with morals.
In conclusion, W.E. Dan Ross accurately uses conflict to develop Rendell as a character. W.E. Dan Ross uses Rendell’s conflict with Mei Wong, the dagger and himself to develop Rendell’s character for the better, making him someone who got sober and has morals; he is not willing to kill anyone for money. Lot’s of people think that conflict is something that is negative for someone’s growth as a person, but contrary to popular belief some can prosper under stress and conflict ultimately becoming a better and well developed person.
People tend to think that conflict takes a negative toll on a person but people can truly develop and let a character grow. W. E. Dan Ross is a great author who genuinely knows how to use conflict to develop Rendell’s character. W. E. Dan Ross uses Rendell’s conflict with not only Mei Wong but also with himself on two different occasions to accurately to develop Rendell as a character.
To begin, Dan Ross effectively uses the conflict with Mei Wong to develop Rendell’s character. When Rendell goes to see Mei Wong about money, Mei Wong isn’t willing to give him the money due to their problems in the past about Mei Won giving Rendell money “Since you have ceased painting I have continued to give you large amounts of money. But …show more content…
I am finished.” With the problems Rendell suffered with alcoholism, he had stopped painting which is something Mei Wong used to give him thousands of dollars for, but has since stopped, leaving Rendell with no money. Rendell’s conflict with Mei Wong, Mei Wong ends up offering Rendell the money he needs for a big price, “ This is not a joke. I am willing to pay for a man’s death”. Mei Wong would give Rendell the money if he murders someone for him, Rendell is so desperate for money that he takes Mei Wong up on his offer.
Secondly, Dan Ross uses the conflict between Rendell and the dagger to develop character.
When Rendell suggests shooting Han Lee in the back because he would be unknowing, but Mei Wong insists that he needs to use a dagger instead.” There are other mean” “ Become familiar with it. It is a weapon of surprise and silence and more suited to your task than the vulgarity of firearms”. When Mei Wong tells him to use the instead of the gun, the author is using foreshadowing, Mei Wong know’s that to use the dagger to kill, he would have no choice but to sober up. When Rendell attempts to pick up the dagger while drunk and his hand trembled, he then realized that he would have to sober up to steady his hand and complete his deal with Mei Wong. “He raised the dagger and aimed it, but the washstand wavered in a blurred mist. His hand trembled. He tried to control it, and failed. If he threw the thing, he knew he would miss his target. He was in no shape to take care of himself. Han Lee could easily kill him before he could kill Han Lee.” “ He remembered the enameled case and his shaking hand. He couldn’t chance drinking now.” Rendell has now come to the conclusion that he would to sober up to steady his hand and complete his deal to kill Han Lee that he had with Mei
Wong.
Lastly, Rendell’s conflict with himself helps develop his character. When Rendell successfully becomes sober, he begins to think back on how he could have ever accepted a price to murder someone: “ With his cleared brain and returned health, Rendell’s whole being was revolted by the idea”. After Rendell came to the conclusion that in order to commit murder he would have to sober up, after sobering up he realized how revolting what he was doing was. Rendell cannot believe how low his alcoholism had brought him that he would be willing to kill for money: “ How had he sunk low enough to be willing to kill a man?”. The thought that he had sunk so low that he was willing to kill someone for money made Rendell sick, this conflict shows him that he can’t keep going the way he is going, he knew that getting sober was the best thing that could have happened but it was all so he could kill a man. This conflict that Rendell has with himself, helps his character grow to be a better person with morals.
In conclusion, W.E. Dan Ross accurately uses conflict to develop Rendell as a character. W.E. Dan Ross uses Rendell’s conflict with Mei Wong, the dagger and himself to develop Rendell’s character for the better, making him someone who got sober and has morals; he is not willing to kill anyone for money. Lot’s of people think that conflict is something that is negative for someone’s growth as a person, but contrary to popular belief some can prosper under stress and conflict ultimately becoming a better and well developed person.