When both involved do not fully commit to the happiness of each other‚ a mismatched marriage may lead to discontent for all. Sinclair Ross’s short story‚ “The Painted Door”‚ deals with the growing dissatisfaction of a farmer’s wife‚ Ann‚ who feels alone as her husband struggles with the harsh conditions of the environment. Ann seeks comfort and companionship from Steven‚ the attractive friend of her husband‚ John. The responsibility for John’s death‚ a shocking result of Ann’s infidelity‚ lays
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The Forgotten Door This book was about a 12-year-old boy‚ named Jon who fell through a magical door that transferred him to another world. When he fell through the door he hit his head on the rock floor of a cave‚ which caused him to lose his memory. He could not even remember his own name or how old he was. When he managed to walk out of the cave he saw a doe and followed it until he heard someone yell at him‚ it was Mr. Gilby. Mr. Gilby said‚ “Devil take you.” “You ruined my aim!” ”What you doing
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First English Essay on “The Painted Door” “Big stubborn fool – he goes his own way anyway. It doesn’t matter what becomes of me. In a storm like this he’ll never get home. He won’t even try.” This passage is an excerpt taken from Sinclair Ross’ “The Painted Door.” In context‚ this quote exemplifies the protagonist‚ Ann’s‚ inner struggle to put proper faith in her husband‚ John‚ whose absence during a devastating storm leaves her brooding‚ ultimately leading her down the forsaken path of adultery
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Premila Painted Door Ann and her husband John lived on a farm in rural Saskatchewan in the 1800’s. The couple were living in a largely uninhabited and desolate area of Saskatchewan. It was vast and bleak a wilderness that testifies of human hardihood and endurance. The barrenness of the surroundings in which Anne and John lived was almost unbearable‚ isolation and loneliness. The prairies of Saskatchewan are covered with snow with blue sky during winter. During a snow storm Ann’s husband decides
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of discrimination and segregation of wealthy condominium owners and lower class unit renters. One main point that fuels this discrimination is the issue of having a separate entrance for both parties. In most high rise luxury condos‚ there are door men and security awaiting an owners arrival. In this case the lower income inhabitants‚ are met by what has been dubbed a ʻpoor doorʼ. This entrance is for all the people that do not make any more than $50‚000 a year. ! The ideological perspective
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The Painted Door Is John Guilty of Causing Ann to Commit Adultery ? It is evident that John is guilty of causing Ann to Commit adultery in Sinclair Ross’s “The Painted Door.” John’s desire‚ for instance‚ reveals his intentions. In addition‚ John’s low self-esteem suggests his motive. Finally‚ the card game showed us that John planned and deliberately caused Ann to commit adultery. The purpose of John’s action is to make Ann happy. John believes that Ann is the most important person in his life
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student 1 Shutting the Door When one thinks of the United States and its history‚ one usually thinks of the young country with a tough beginning. As the power of the nation continued to grow the eye-appealing disposition grew exponentially. As the nation grew it was a definite target of many fleeing from persecution and seeking freedom. The “land of opportunity” is very inviting for those that have nothing or cannot have anything in their home county. When American history is riddled with
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components that build up the foundation of relationship it will either fall apart or become derelict and in a state of disrepair. Cooperation‚ respect‚ and mutual belief in each other‚ make John and Ann’s relationship in the short story “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross healthier than Liam and Gabriella’s in the short story “Bluffing” by Gail Helgeson. The ability to work together is critical for a relationship to succeed. It is this cooperation that makes Ann and John’s relationship successful
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• Newberry Award • Author: Marguerite De Angeli • Story takes place in London and is about a 10 year old boy named Robin • Robin’s dad left for the Scottish war • Robin’s mom left to take care of the queen • Robin was sent off to learn to become a knight with John-the-Fletcher • For an unknown reason Robin become lame in his legs (it was thought that it was because of the plague that killed a lot of people and made a lot of people sick) • It is unclear as to where Robin went‚ but John-the
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One Door Closes‚ as another Door Opens Growing up in San Diego‚ California in a full blooded Portuguese family‚ complete with the grandparents from the old country and the western more contemporary parents was a very colorful upbringing. My grandmother and mother had many old wives sayings and tales that were the foundation of they way the reacted to life. Although raised in the fear and guilt that is known as the Catholic religion‚ my mother always reminded me that even when something bad
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