The most memorable character in John Steinbeck's "The Moon Is Down" is Mayor Orden.
is memorable for his developing character and the impressions he leave the reader with.
In the first chapter, Steinbeck portrays Orden as a rather careless, childish old man, that.
needs his wife to "". This makes us wonder whether Orden would make a good mayor for he.
seems feeble as he is bossed around by his wife. However, towards the end of the chapter, we.
feel that perhaps Orden is not as unworthy as we may have thought. We see that he does.
care for his people as he is anxious when he hears that some villagers have escaped: "". .
Furthermore, the way in which Orden deals the invaders also show Orden is tactful as he is calm .
and unafraid of them: "". Although it seems that Orden is rather afraid of Madamne, we see that .
they have a close relationship for "". He is also friends with Doctor Winter: "" This makes us .
feel particularly amiable about Orden. Steinbeck also pratrays Orden as the representitive of.
the town, because not only is Orden speaking to the invaders on behalf of the townspeople,.
he also shares the same thoughts as them. He is understanding. Furthermore, we see that.
Orden perhaps is not as simple minded as he seems: "".
In the third chapter, Orden is portrayed as a much more dignified and likeable character, as .
opposed to the childish, weak image we get from chapter one. We underestimate Orden's ability as .
after Molly had left, Orden orders his wife rather formally and man-like, which shows that he .
is stronger than he seems: "". .
How he sends his wife to look after Molly, who is not related to .
him, shows that generally cares for his people and is sympathetic and empathetic with others .
feelings. We also sympathise with Orden, because the .
townspeople believe that he is a traitor for they hear that he will try Alex: "". This is .
further portrayed as Orden objects the trial of Alex. This shows that he does not want to .
