1. Isolation, Failure To Communicate, And Being Defined By One Event In One's Life In Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio
Moreover, these themes and motifs offer insight into America's involvement in WWI and WWII. ... His overly active hands help and hinder his ability to communicate with others. ... This story gives us a closer view of George Willard's family: his mother, Elizabeth, and father, Tom. ... At that moment, George enters the room, her fury abates, and she casually tells George to go for a walk. ... The themes and motifs in Winesburg, Ohio offer a form of rebuke to 20th century America. ...
- Word Count: 1325
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate