In the story "Paul's Case," Paul's behavior is nonchalant, but yet respectful at times. On the outside, Paul acts like a rebellious teenager, but in the home he is a very honorable son and he obeys his father inside the house, but once outside he betrays his father. Paul has this love for all types of art, such as music, painting and theater, but he is not much of a reader. Paul respects the community of theater arts, music, literature, and thinks of these people as geniuses and as well - rounded people. Paul's peers and father think other - wise. They have no appreciation for this type of subject and instead his friends make fun oh home and his father disapproves of it. Throughout the story, Paul's behavior and character changes quite frequently as he interacts with different characters in the story. .
Everything where Paul lives appears to be similar to suburbia today. The community is the same, such as the houses and how people interact and relate with one another. Their interest consists of what is around them. Economics play as a role in their everyday life, both as a subject and as a salary budget. Arithmetic is another part of their everyday lives, by how they are to succeed in life as well as in school, but Paul on the other hand tries to be the opposite of what the community and his father expects him to be. Paul's feels unequal in society more so because society does not share the same interest he does, resulting in Paul feeling like an outcast. Paul takes the characteristics he has developed into the classroom by rebelling against his teachers and becoming suspended for his wrongful outburst and disrespect. During Paul's meeting about allowing Paul to return back to school, with his teachers and principal, Paul is "politely enough," (Page 197) about the matter of him returning, but is very "light - hearted," inside. Here, Paul shows how he is liar, because in his heart he did not want to return, "but Paul was accustomed to lying; found it, indeed, indispensable for overcoming friction.
Paul's Case "Paul's Case, by Willa Cather, is the story of a young man named Paul, whose appetite for a life filled with riches lead him to stealing and to his ultimate self demise. ... Paul did not enjoy working at Carnegie Hall. Paul did not enjoy seating the "early comers." ... In the end though, Paul never learned his lesson. ... The overpowering point of view in "Paul's Case" is third-person limited. ...
The short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather illustrates the problems of a young man, named Paul, growing up and taking on the responsibility of finding out who he is, and what he wants from life. ... Some of the major symbols present in "Paul's Case" are: the flowers, Cordelia street, the Carnegie Hall, and Paul's house. ... They symbolize Paul throughout the story. ... This declares Paul's independence from the other students, and shows that Paul is different than the other students at his school. ... It symbolizes the life that Paul dreams of having. ...
Elements of "Paul's Case" Willa Cather's, "Paul's Case," uses characterization, irony, and symbolism to tell the story of Paul, who never felt he belonged, but who never wanted to, either. Paul submerges himself in anything to do with art. ... Paul does not feel he belongs anywhere in his middle class, suburban life. ... " (5) Paul is also characterized as a compulsive liar... This characterization of Paul overlaps into the element of irony....
"The Cause-Effect Essay" PAUL"S CASE In the short story of Willa Cather, Paul's Case, there is only one main character whose name is Paul and all the events occur around him. Because of some supporting deficiencies like emotions and wealth, the story ends in tragedy and Paul commits suicide. ... Generally, Paul has some psychological problems and they reflect to his environment. ... Another important cause of Paul's death is his father's abuse and thoughtlessness of him. In the most important term of Paul's need of support, his father is not beside him, and h...
In Willa Cather's short story Paul's Case we learn of a young man who is fighting what he fears most: to be as common and plain as his world around him. ... For Paul this is his sign of strength. ... However none of this affected Paul. ... Paul's home life was not the least different. ... I observed a correlation between Willa Cather's Paul's Case and William Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. ...
Character Essay on "Paul's Case" This is a story of a young man that lived in a world in which he felt he did not belong. ... Paul appeared to take pride in his ability to lie to his teachers. ... The principal spoke of his concern with Paul's father about Paul's fascination with the theater. Paul's father spoke with Paul's employer and told him that Paul was not to walk through the doors of his establishment. This crushed Paul's dream and only fed his unstable state of mind. ...
In the story "Paul's Case," I would agree that the character of Paul is what makes the reading as interesting and exciting as it is. As far as his physical appearance goes, "Paul was tall for his age and very thin, with high cramped shoulders and a narrow chest. ... (pg.109) Paul is in high school, so we can deduce that he is a teenager. ... As we read on further we find that Paul is a very complex character indeed. ... It's ironic that Paul wants to live a rich and refined life but the way he goes about it is by stealing and lying. ...
Willa Cather's, "Paul's Case," is a short story about a young man whose obsessions and fantasies lead others to believe that he is a blatant liar, drug addict, and a peculiar individual. ... Immediately after school, Paul would hurry to the theatre where he worked as an usher. ... This was Paul's fairy tale a secret love." ... Here is where Paul found his success and freedom most valued. ... Paul is an eccentric individual that is highly critical of reality. ...
