Each of the story's settings reveals something about the couple. ... Anna's hometown plays the same harsh role in her life and represents the social order that confines her by a " grey fence which Gurov loathed" (224). Gurov thinks "One would run away from a fence like that- (224). ... The various settings connect each character to their backgrounds. ...
Due to the nature of a same-sex couple, discrimination plays a large part in the child's growth. ... This does not mean that same-sex couples should not adopt but instead the couples should find better ways to help their child cope with the issues arising in such settings. ... This argument is flawed in the reasoning that a marriage is played in the same roles based upon gender. ... The quote comes from a comic strip from a mans point of view in a society which doesn't agree with him being "weak. " This view forces men into the picture of what society views masculinity to be as much ...
I will watch and let John play." ... John's purpose in setting them up was to make Ann happy and his reason was to show Ann his devotion though sacrifice. ... In the morning time, Anne and Stephen find John dead and frozen to a fence not to far from the house, but there is a mysterious spot of white paint on his hand. ... Ann and John, two characters from he short story "The Painted Door", do not have a very healthy relationship. ... Ann also has prior feelings for Steven from when they where in school together. ...
