The Pupil prose prompt response 
Rachel Casteel
AP English
Period 2
10/15/2014
Prose Prompt- The Pupil by Henry James Prompt- Write an essay in which you analyze the author's depiction of the three characters and the relationship among them. Pay particular attention to tone and point of view.
In Henry James' The Pupil,the characters are described to the reader in such a manner as to reveal their the author's attitudes for them along with the relationships that exist among them as well. Through the use of tone and point of view, the reader learns James' attitude toward their personal situations as well. The author's use of diction and imagery support his tones towards each of the characters and their situations. James' use of third person point of view allows the reader to view all of the relationships that exist between them. With the use of these two literary devices, the reader can analyze the depiction of each character along with the relationships of each character with the others. The first character that James introduces in The Pupil is Mr. Pemberton. The author characterizes him as “modest- he was even timid.” Mr Pemberton is such a combination of these that he is afraid to talk about money to his new employer about money that “it cost him such an effort to broach the subject of terms, to speak of money to a person who spoke only of feelings and, as it were, the aristocracy.” Mr Pemberton is almost desperate for the money but it so modest that he won't bring it up. Another aspect of Mr. Pemberton's character that is reveled is that, obviously, he is scholarly. James states that Mr Pemberton is a “resident tutor” along with the fact that “Pemberton wouldn't have enjoyed his [pupil] being stupid.” This creates a tone of sophistication in the “poor young man” that is otherwise beneath his employer and pupil's social standing. With this characterization James creates a tone of admiration, yet pity for this young man who is simply trying to earn a living.
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AP English
Period 2
10/15/2014
Prose Prompt- The Pupil by Henry James Prompt- Write an essay in which you analyze the author's depiction of the three characters and the relationship among them. Pay particular attention to tone and point of view.
In Henry James' The Pupil,the characters are described to the reader in such a manner as to reveal their the author's attitudes for them along with the relationships that exist among them as well. Through the use of tone and point of view, the reader learns James' attitude toward their personal situations as well. The author's use of diction and imagery support his tones towards each of the characters and their situations. James' use of third person point of view allows the reader to view all of the relationships that exist between them. With the use of these two literary devices, the reader can analyze the depiction of each character along with the relationships of each character with the others. The first character that James introduces in The Pupil is Mr. Pemberton. The author characterizes him as “modest- he was even timid.” Mr Pemberton is such a combination of these that he is afraid to talk about money to his new employer about money that “it cost him such an effort to broach the subject of terms, to speak of money to a person who spoke only of feelings and, as it were, the aristocracy.” Mr Pemberton is almost desperate for the money but it so modest that he won't bring it up. Another aspect of Mr. Pemberton's character that is reveled is that, obviously, he is scholarly. James states that Mr Pemberton is a “resident tutor” along with the fact that “Pemberton wouldn't have enjoyed his [pupil] being stupid.” This creates a tone of sophistication in the “poor young man” that is otherwise beneath his employer and pupil's social standing. With this characterization James creates a tone of admiration, yet pity for this young man who is simply trying to earn a living.
The next character