Euphiletus's speech was directed towards the court of Athens in an effort to present himself as innocent and more of a victim than the man he murdered. ... From the quote it appears also that he entrusted to her various tasks dealing with his own personal work. ...
"(Anderson Pg.51) This quote informs the reader that even though getting raped was not Melinda's fault, she still blames herself for the sexual abuse. ... " (Anderson Pg. 57) The direct quote signifies that Melinda's mother feels cooking is necessary for her to perform during Thanksgiving. ...
Quotes such as these appear throughout the story, and although they appear to be innocent details, as the story develops they become central key points, as it seems to be a characteristic manner directly opposite that of Minnie Wright. ... She is a woman of small stature (the direct opposite of her husband) and is described as thin, timid and weak voiced. ...
Many people in our society feel that they have become so immune to the media that they no longer realize the actual affect it has on them. Many of them see it as their only way to discovering the world. Meaning that they get to see, hear, and perhaps feel things that they would never feel, had it not been for the media. Hence the expression often used to describe the media, "the window to the world". People feel that they are wise and independent individuals who do not need the influence of media to get through their daily lives. ...
