At times, Cather portrays Claude as man who is crippled in his sexuality and is this act is demonstrated with the way he handles himself with women. ... Claude's depiction of the judge demonstrates how he was able to overcome his "stump." ... Cather fills this entire scene with symbolic meaning. ... After the scene with the couple Claude's curiosity with the soldier does not die out. ... This passage comes across sad to the reader because the soldier cannot remember any women in his life because of a tragedy of war, but this fact only intrigues Claude to the man even more. ...

• Word Count: 5298
• Approx Pages: 21
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• Grade Level: High School

Men cannot dictate what we do with it. i.e wear tudung, cover up, etc. ... When questioned about his "missus" he replies "what about my missus" - preserving his independence was the following line. ... In the middle of the passage, we note that the men take turns to go have a peek at the woman whilst working and they report to one another of the progress that she's made. ... She was on her back, fully visible, glistening with oil". ... Harry further says to Stanley about his wife " How do you know, perhaps she's sunning herself at this very moment?" ...

• Word Count: 4111
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School