Samuel By Grace Paley Analysis

In Grace Paley’s story, “Samuel”, there is a group of four mischievous boys that are riding on a train. Many peoples in carts surround them, one of which is Mr. Right. This man, Mr. Right, “whose boyhood had been more watchful than brave”, he attempts to save the boys. This man chooses to stand up thinking that maybe he can get through to the boys by taking action. A man chooses to stand up thinking, “Forget their indifference.” That man did not intentionally pick to be passive or scowl at the boys and silently simmer in his disapproval. No, he stands. In Mr. Rights act to save the day, standing to pull the brake completely unaware his actions will cause the result he aims to prevent.
Prevention is beside the point, however, in one’s humble