Petruccio’s actions can not be justified at all. His blatant abuse and humiliation of Katherine is unacceptable and it almost seems that he is misogynistic (hates women). When Petruccio is first introduced we get the impression that he is looking for an easy life and he is willing to marry any women for money. “why, give him gold enough and marry him to a puppet ... or an old trot... though she have as many diseases as two and fifty horses; why, nothing comes amiss, so money comes withal” Act. I sc. II 78. Petruccio would marry a puppet or a diseased filled hag for enough money. His lust for money makes Petruccio a character of questionable values. We can see that a character that solely believes in money would not have the best interest of his future wife at heart. These character flaws become obvious in his mistreatment of his wife during her wedding and the subsequent events at their house.
At the wedding Petruccio makes a fool out of his wife and himself. He appears in a run down wagon, which is being pulled by diseased horses. He himself is wearing clothes that don’t match and are ragged. He exclaims “I will be master of what is mine own: She is my goods, my chattels; she is my house, my household stuff, my field, my barn, my horse, my ox, my ass, my anything” Act III sc. II 233. Petruccio continues to show his inner character, he expresses his belief that Katherine is his property. From his remarks Katherine is put on the same level as an ox or household stuff. Petruccio doesn’t value Katherine as a quick witted bright lady, instead he only sees her as a challenge to over come and a way to wealth. When Petruccio tries to justify his actions at the end of Act 4 sc 1 his reasoning only further shows what a far fetched plan he as concocted. It is obvious that he is trying to cover up his real intentions and beliefs. The degradation of women is unjustifiable. Petruccio’s actions only point out his weaknesses. He is unable to handle Katherine. He has to resort to supposedly well thought out plans which include erratic behavior and humiliation.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
New Paragraph
Poe’s use of irony defines Montressor’s dark character and proves that Montressor has a different set of moral values then the rest of society. While Montressor and Fortunado walk down into the crypt Fortunado asks,
“You are not of the masons”
“Yes, yes,” I said, “yes, yes.”
“You? Impossible! A mason?”
“A mason,” I replied.
“A sign,” he said.
“It is this,” I answered, producing a trowel from beneath the folds of my roquelaure.
When Montressor says that he is a mason and gives proof by pulling out a roquelaure, he is deliberately fooling Fortunado. Fortunado who is already intoxicated believes that Montressor is a Freemason not just a mason which Montressor means. Montressor deliberately tries to fool Fortunado so he can take advantage of Fortunado. The lack of kindness and his use of deceit show that Montressor has a dark inner character which doesn’t value true or honesty. While Montressor is physically leading Fortunado to his death he also leads Fortunado on a mental journey with trickery and deceit. This quote is an example of Montressor lying to Fortunado, which help prove that Montressor’s moral values of revenge and deceit differ from the rest of society.
I changed my paragraph so it concentrated more on one aspect instead of many different things. I made my topic sentence more like a topic sentence less like a paper thesis. I tried to connect my explanations back to the quote. I feel like this revised paragraph explains my point better then my original.
“You are not of the masons”
“Yes, yes,” I said, “yes, yes.”
“You? Impossible! A mason?”
“A mason,” I replied.
“A sign,” he said.
“It is this,” I answered, producing a trowel from beneath the folds of my roquelaure.
When Montressor says that he is a mason and gives proof by pulling out a roquelaure, he is deliberately fooling Fortunado. Fortunado who is already intoxicated believes that Montressor is a Freemason not just a mason which Montressor means. Montressor deliberately tries to fool Fortunado so he can take advantage of Fortunado. The lack of kindness and his use of deceit show that Montressor has a dark inner character which doesn’t value true or honesty. While Montressor is physically leading Fortunado to his death he also leads Fortunado on a mental journey with trickery and deceit. This quote is an example of Montressor lying to Fortunado, which help prove that Montressor’s moral values of revenge and deceit differ from the rest of society.
I changed my paragraph so it concentrated more on one aspect instead of many different things. I made my topic sentence more like a topic sentence less like a paper thesis. I tried to connect my explanations back to the quote. I feel like this revised paragraph explains my point better then my original.
Orignal Paragraph
Edgar Allan Poe successfully uses irony in his short story “The Cask of Amontillado” to show that Montressor has a different set of moral values then the rest of society.
“You are not of the masons”
“Yes, yes,” I said, “yes, yes.”
“You? Impossible! A mason?”
“A mason,” I replied.
“A sign,” he said.
“It is this,” I answered, producing a trowel from beneath the folds of my roquelaure.
Poe uses verbal irony to convey Montressor dark beliefs. When Montressor claims he is a mason he does not mean a Freemason only a person that is about to lay brick. Instead of correcting Fortunado Montressor only continues on his scheme. This example shows how Montressor values deceit and it shows how Fortunado is being a kind soul and is interested in Montressors life. While Montressor is physically leading Fortunado to his death he also leads Fortunado on a mental journey with trickery and deceit. Montressors ironic phrases prove that Montressor moral values of revenge and deceit differ from the rest of society.
“You are not of the masons”
“Yes, yes,” I said, “yes, yes.”
“You? Impossible! A mason?”
“A mason,” I replied.
“A sign,” he said.
“It is this,” I answered, producing a trowel from beneath the folds of my roquelaure.
Poe uses verbal irony to convey Montressor dark beliefs. When Montressor claims he is a mason he does not mean a Freemason only a person that is about to lay brick. Instead of correcting Fortunado Montressor only continues on his scheme. This example shows how Montressor values deceit and it shows how Fortunado is being a kind soul and is interested in Montressors life. While Montressor is physically leading Fortunado to his death he also leads Fortunado on a mental journey with trickery and deceit. Montressors ironic phrases prove that Montressor moral values of revenge and deceit differ from the rest of society.
Thesis " We Real Cool"
In the poem “We Real Cool”, Gwendolyn Brooks uses imagery and symbolism to show the emergence of a negative gang culture in Chicago’s South Side during the 1960’s.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
