Short Story Analysis: The Painted Door

The story: “The Painted Door”, is set in a cold, lonely, farmhouse, in the Canadian prairies, during a snowstorm. The story takes place in the 1930s, which happens to be the time period of The Great Depression. The time period and setting of the story is essential to the overall story, as it leads to the understanding of the characters traits. The couple’s cold, lonely, and isolated relationship is a clear reflection of the prairies during the Great Depression. As the reader begins to understand both Ann and John’s point of view, it becomes clear that both character’s make valid points. Ann feels like she is left on her own far too often and would rather be enjoying the time she has with her husband. Ann loves her husband but has grown tired,