Despite all of Carol’s efforts, Howard has no idea what her intentions are. Hannah PollockPeriod 1To answer C Victory's question about what the weather symbolizes in the fourth paragraph, I believe that the weather represents the sort of hardships or faults that love must overcome, or it will die. Because Carol and Howard share no true emotional connection, their marriage may deteriorate the moment that Carol decides she no longer likes Irish setters. So that statement resounds "Irony Trumps All!" Carol (noun) Joyful music, as of a song. Michelle Pombrol Period 2I think that Gallant uses her narrative voice and characterization to mock society's take on the institution of marriage. Continuing on the tone of mockery, the author carefully places the words “Howard, best of all, was sober.” That is the best thing Carol can come up with for Howard. Caroline and her husband had borrowed money from Scrooge and were not able to pay it back in time. In addition, these college lectures stressed the presence of intelligent individuals in order to fall in love (line 52). She mocks not the institution itself, but the way society has corrupted it. V� -k��R��Ӄa8�2���ɬ �!����'õ�.��9�7���Ɠ�g+�|�U�0���+��[�8^��i�=�%[��ޮ��5#���S6_[���b'|�@E @�&������c��`�}*����~ ����[L���6�b�:T�l����Ѡt1�tF*5�?ӌh��^��[�B��6S-5zb,Heitr?�����sVD���+Ƥs�lav �)�9J�k��$9Ш���i�(~��h����(Je�qW�]��!ԕŞ�? Henry James had the necessary delicacy but in his over-rated “Christmas-tide toy”, The Turn of the Screw, he went on 100 pages too long. Monique McClainPeriod 2As Jeremy and Michelle have discussed, Carol and Howard are both so insecure that the feel an urgency to conform to their society. This story is also conveying the idea of how much television and music have burned into our minds romantic ideals and this unrealistic perception of love, as when it says “the illusion of love was a blight imposed by the film industry”. 0000026146 00000 n She had refused to eat, could not concentrate on the book she was pretending to read, and would not speak to anyone in the family. Carol, in the first paragraph mentions the ideal setting for when she falls in love and where Howard proposes to her. Howard does not want to be "just a person who fills in at dinner" (73) does not enjoy "collecting old pottery or making littler casserole dishes," (67) and marriage had not even occurred to him until his sister advised him to.The author disapproves of this conformist society because he portrays the proposal itself as over a mediocre lunch, and quite unexpected because they have only known each other for three weeks. Gallant uses her characters' folly and their need to conform to the societal ideal to point out the ironies and inconsistencies inherent in society's take on marriage. 0000001987 00000 n This can be further proven when it says, "Undaunted, she waited for better times" Carol is simply just waiting for something to happen instead of trying to go out there on a limb and attempt to make the love a reality. I would also like to mention that as characters, neither of them are willing to go out and chase what they desire. Anyone who tells you the details of the ongoing Potemkin impeachment trial are important is probably trying to distract you from something that actually is, like our ongoing COVID pandemic. Terrific. The excerpt states that he does not really look after himself at home and he apparently needs a wife to clean up after him. She compares love to a geranium, meaning that with the right conditions, it can grow. McCabe told the president he hadn’t been asked to authorize Comey’s flight, but if anyone had asked, he would have approved it, three people familiar with the … 0000003722 00000 n So something that apparently should have brought the two together for marriage would, in contrast, produce negative effects as well. However, his sister, among the people of society, influenced Howard that he must get married soon, and Howard fell for the societal trap. 0000029456 00000 n When I looked up the definition it said, "a spoken or written act of rebellion toward an individual or group", meaning the speaker's negative outlook on those who marry for love? By marriage and love on things like the college lectures, the geranium, and the weather Gallant seems to ridicule the marriages that were occurring during his time. This is also shown through her serious and professional tone. That's why she accepted the marriage while not being in emotional love with Howard.Furthermore I noticed that Howard had ordered wine while the proposal. 0000027438 00000 n This story is conveying the idea that a marriage based on a common interest or on reliable terms is more likely to last than a relationship merely based on the ‘oolala’ factor.In the third paragraph it says that, “Carol and Howard were both vaguely Protestant, although a serious discussion of religious beliefs would have gravely embarrassed them”. lines 11-23). Carol, going along with the norms of society, admits the lack of a deep love connection. What does Carols Grandfather burn. Psychological Evaluation Date: January 15, 1844 Patient: Ebenezer Scrooge Tests Administered: Clinical Interview Psychologist: Karen Eveland Personal Data: Ebenezer Scrooge is an approximately 50-year-old Caucasian male. But as we realize further on when we are married and it doesn't turn out the way we had hoped, we want divorce. 0000001598 00000 n Jeremy MiclatPeriod 2I know this post is going to be very short, but I just had a quick question. (Mr. Domingo) Which also tights into the title "Another Paris"Another question one might add is, does religion play a role? 0000057636 00000 n Another contrubuting factor to this 'business deal' is that his sister practically scared him into it.I think that the author was trying to say that society is so blinded by media's idea of engagement and marriage ,that they cannot see the truth, which is that marriage lasts due to common interests and similar backgrounds.Did anyone get anything in reference to syntax that could provide social commentary? In Long Island. And Scrooge said often afterwards, that of all the blithe sounds he had ever heard, those were the blithest in his ears. I agree with Eric and Tatiana on the basis of how Carol and Howard were pressured into marriage by the norm of their society of the time. In the poem, she even attends college lectures, basically doing research on marriage. Mr. Domingo. Carol. She learned that in a successful marriage there had to be a common income, religion, financial background and other things. (lines 50 -53). This idea of marriage being a social status is shown throughout the excerpt. If you are afraid to give a speech, you’re not alone. Her tone is satiric; she treats her characters with a sort of amused contempt that serves to emphasize that Carol and Howard's obsession with the artificial ideals that society has imposed on them is not only ridiculous but also, ultimately, self-destructive. Moving on, the author mentions that Carol “set about the business of falling in love.” The author criticizes this aspect of society by saying that things as profound as falling in love has fell to the clutches of business. My most embarrassing moment in front of a doctor was when I started screaming out over 150 digits of pi for the doctor, my father, his boss, and the entire doctor's office to hear. 0000027459 00000 n The culture and media during this time was a major factor in influencing women that getting a husband was more important than getting a college degree. Gallant uses medium length sentences when Carol of Howard are trying to convince themselves that they will like marriage. Carol marries Howard for financial security and Howard marries Carol out of desperation. The latest coronavirus updates as England's new tier system comes into force and the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is approved for use in the UK. A merry Christmas to you." Andrea UmaliPeriod 4Adding on to Tatiana's mention of media, I found that in the excerpt there was much blame placed on the media for the marriage of two people who were simply not ready for it. The song is the carol “Noel.” Since the excerpt takes place in Paris, France, isn't it ironic that in a city symbolically known for love, Carol is not in love with Howard?Also. This is important because of the opening statement: "If anyone had asked Carol at what precise moment she fell in love.." (line 1). Dino DigmaPeriod 1In response to C Victory, I think that Gallant uses weather to further emphasize his ironic tone. Carol had a 15-year old son, Prescott, who was upstairs when Carol shot himself. But then, the author explains why Carol accepts, “She was under the illusion that in a short time she would be so old no one would ask her again.” Society has created the image that women must marry extremely young, and this had influenced Carol to quickly accept a proposal that was not based on true love. If the job you are applying for requires you to think critically or solve problems, you may be asked some analytical interview questions. True love - which is eternal - is ousted in favor of shallow ideals that are fleeting and can quickly change. For example, when Gallant states "...a common interest, such as a liking for Irish setters, was the true basis of happiness, and that the illusion of love was a blight imposed by the film industry , and almost entirely responsible for the high rate of divorce." The word was used as late as the 16th century. 0000004118 00000 n He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the portly gentleman, who had walked into his counting-house the day before, and said, "Scrooge and Marley's, I believe." However, that idealistic dream never came true. I completely agreed with his point and I think that this example emphasizes the ironic tone that Gallant is attempting to create. His books. Her hopes grew dimmer and dimmer. These scenes are grinded into the subconscious and make people obsessed with recreating the rehearsed moments, as seen in Carol's fantasy of her ideal proposal that was unmet by the harsh reality of pitiful tunafish. (John 2:1-10). 0000012839 00000 n (Lines 26-30). Jeremy MiclatPeriod 2As Mr. Domingo said, social commentary is how the author feels about society at the time (1953). This lack of profundity makes any conversation that has depth to be awkward and embarrassing. 0000021711 00000 n He shows this through Carol's rejection of an "unsuitable medical student with no money and eight years' training," (16) her listening to college lectures, and her prompt acceptance of the proposal because of Howard's "qualifications" (that he was reliable, could provide, and had something in common). Z��a#�U "����pY� You shouldn't make it a business to fall in love or else your with the wrong person.Anyways, did anyone catch what the weather could possibly symbolize in the fourth paragraph? Everything is superficial, and done for the benefit and profit of business. A Christmas Carol Questions and Answers - Discover the eNotes.com community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on A Christmas Carol Ask.com is the #1 question answering service that delivers the best answers from the web and real people - all in one place. Carol deals with this problem by living a fantasy of what true love would really be like and Howard tries to prevent a life of lonliness through an action that was "quite out of character" (line 60). Carol (noun) A small closet or inclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study. As packs of rally-goers stalked the halls of Congress, and soon after the violence was quelled by law enforcement, the chattering classes … Thanks. How can the foundation of such an important institution be so trivial? 0000021291 00000 n Explain how the author uses narrative voice and characterization to provide social commentary. Howard, on the other hand, was influenced by his sister to get married. Carol even refuses to marry an "unsuitable medical student" because he has no money to his name and is thus deemed unacceptable to society and unable to support what she would call a happy marriage. 0000022387 00000 n Actually, I’m scared because I have no idea how to say this properly in 40 minutes. So if the place had to be closed on Sundays and that was the only day they had off work, so it was the only day they could even hope to relax and enjoy a meal, they never got a real chance to have anything decent at dinner. Love comes naturally. "Each was too diffident to suggest it" exactly portrays the idea that they both lack the confidence and are unwilling to order champagne "as a more emphatic symbol of the unusual" In essence, the author is not only criticizing the society and its attempts at conformity, but also those who conform to these societal norms. Eric HumPeriod 2Quick word. These are real, mesmerizing, and previously untold stories. Her mother tried to be patient and understanding because she knew how much Carol wanted to be asked to go to the conference to represent her class. The author creates a tone of ironic humor, intending to create the humorous scene as bizarre and unintended. Hannah PollockPeriod 1Okay I'm going to start things out. z�������� ��6BA���t��S"p��i��^��0��[��R���_\C���3��]2�)Q`w���,5��S�J`ya�Q6#ȮJKPg�ӧ��S�E�v�J:`�j3Z She believed that if those were found she would have a successful marriage. I replied no, and then all of the sudden she’s introducing me to this lady who is … This not only proves that Carol is a conformist to societal norms, but also that the author strictly disapproves of the use of such methods by making it rain the entire time Carol is waiting. This is important because of the opening statement: "If anyone had asked Carol at what precise moment she fell in love.." (line 1). /�:1+��M&��{�Y�5xu�3Zߦ�̸�ċ�����R��dΛb�Z�"���DܢF]�uH�vF�!�Ӊ�J}�z�����O�q��ڇ$�#��� ~To�4����{�,Ź�A���/��9�A���KaX�b\�ea2���O�,>c�4]�ɒ�NIu.�F5�eu�*�����͊TxC TK*�5|�,4�L� Cg�e����Rs$��i,��4�^$5��5EYK���~sUVP���|�3�������Q��Nϼ��Ih�� 8SB���RDGlF"T� 0��m�+us�O�=���q�&�ڸ��� �^�*���g�3�A�ǣFj���js�MEs����`y������m���ˢ�̐{�D'��x��qU��C=vu��RP�Q��s��́=�T:���ӡ. 0000020971 00000 n lines 1-7). The narrator explains how, with the aid of Marley’s Ghost, Scrooge can now see all the ghosts doomed to an afterlife of regret. It was also considered that if a woman doesn't marry during her twenties, she would be an old maid which is exactly Carol's thought (and her illusion) that motivated her accept Howard's proposal. The misery with them all was, clearly, that they sought to interfere, for good, in human matters, and had lost the power forever. The assigned passage is an excerpt from "The Other Paris," a short story by the Canadian writer Mavis Gallant. This gives insight on the stereotypicality of women's thoughts on marriage, when Carol imagines a romantic night in Paris and love requiring the right conditions : "Given a good climate, enough money, and a pair of good-natured, intelligent (her colllege lectures had stressed this) people, one had only to site back and watch it grow." She said: "If that’s true, do I get a better deal?" I know that the disintegration of interest between Howard and Carol would cause some absense of liveliness in their marriage, but it does it have other meanings as well? 0000082555 00000 n TIFFANY: There were so many. Another source of irony was in that contrast of fantasy and reality I mentioned earlier. The author then furthers the incredulous scenario by mentioning that they had known each other for less than three weeks, and that their conversations were all about the office. 0000001404 00000 n Unzi ParkPeriod 4I agree with the pervious of how the marriage between Carol and Howard revolve around satisfying the standards placed by social norms of a proper marriage. The only word that prepares us for the irony is "imagined" (line 3), because it is a big hint that everything in lines 1-8 is not real. The author is comparing love to a flower because since it is winter, a flower cannot grow and is likely to die before spring comes around where it can blossom. Does that mean something holy is happening because wine symbolizes the blood of Jesus? When it says explain how the author uses narrative voice and characterization to provide social commentary, what does it mean by the social commentary? The Capitol Hill mobs egged on by the president and his associates dealt the United States an unfathomable international embarrassment that doubled as a gift to its adversaries -- one they were all too eager to exploit. This is a completely different piece of writing that we have gotten so far..so I'm just a little confused about the prompt. When Carol is in fantasy land, Gallant uses long, uninterrupted sentences to create a sense of flowing order (ex. Through the usage of characteriztion of Carol and Howard, the author expresses irony satirically in order to convey her denouncement of society's distorted outlook of marriage. She had refused to eat, could not concentrate on the book she was pretending to read, and would not speak to anyone in the family. Thus making a mockery of college education and its undermining of marriage. While Therese had to stop her relationship with her boyfriend, Richard, Carol has to face new problem- the morality clause from her own husband. Those who did not have children and remained single were frowned upon. 0000023677 00000 n Both Carol and Howard are aging and will soon be considered too old to marry according to societal expectations. “Ghost novel” is a contradiction in terms. 0000020527 00000 n 0000001284 00000 n Anybody have any ideas on what this means? 0000024911 00000 n Carol had only known the man for three weeks before accepting a marriage proposal due to social constraints on what age marriage was suitable. I was thinking that perhaps they’re afraid of how society will perceive them if they discuss something other than their boring lives. He is single and has never been married. Not being drunk or being dignified and somber?To comment on Monique's syntax findings, it creates a sort of shocked feeling, as well as all of these ideas coming rapidly- all pushing towards marriage. Public speaking is one of the top 3 fears that people have in life, right up there with the fear of death and going to the dentist. The term carrel, of the same has largely superseded its use. Please respond to the following prompts in collaboration with your fellow classmates. The head of U.S. vaccine distribution apologizes as at least 14 states are getting fewer doses than expected in the near term. Eric HumPeriod 2As Mr. Miclat and Ms. Pombrol mentioned, the author is trying to portray a couple who have been influenced to rid of their desires and to conform to the social norms of society. Growing up in Salina, Carol had to quit school after completing the 7th grade to help the family pay bills. However, colleges lectured that all marriages really needed was a common interest. We could assume that Carol is in college or at college level education, hence her naive thoughts causing her impulsive acceptance to getting married. I need this so that I can give you credit for your posting. What definition of "sober" is intended? Gallant also points out the irony in the institution of marriage. This is definitely something new.Live Huminationed. To me the geranium stood out the most because the speaker seems to belittle love in such a way that contradicts popular idea of love.To answer Jeremy’s question I think that Gallant intended for sober to mean “not intoxicated”. Her grandfather. 0000028486 00000 n Carol looked at me and, because her nature was to begin to ask questions, I interjected as gently as I could before she could speak, “Please, don’t ask me any questions. This is highly in opposition to many cases of successful marriages. 0000006833 00000 n Carol Harris had been sitting by the telephone all day. There is no profundity in this relationship that should result in a marriage. Why does Howard become so moved by his sister's warning of him becoming "...a person who fills in at dinner"? Anyone who has watched Jim effortlessly engage his subjects at the precise moment of triumph or tragedy has little idea what it takes to secure the interview, or what actually happens when the camera cuts away. When Howard's sister visits and "who advised him to marry some nice girl before it was too late", this shows how he only proposes to Carol because of being pressured by his sister or in other words society. These problem-solving questions will vary across industries but are typically focused on your experiences analyzing a problem or situation and responding to it in a logical and effective manner. He was shot a killed in cross fire. 0000006794 00000 n 0000001544 00000 n Carol appears to believe if the two parties hold common interests and backgrounds, then the marriage would be foolproof.Howard seems to be on the same page as Carol, thinking of the engagement and eventual marriage as a business deal also. She is strictly following the rules that society has set out for her, that love flourishes in the right conditions. 0000082578 00000 n %PDF-1.3 %���� In my opinion, a majority of movies tend to make the people who watch them fantasize of falling in love and experiencing romance. The author stresses the incapability of the Carol to fall in love because of the superficiality of their relationship, blaming something deep and profound on something as simple as the weather. Just from the title of the other excerpt's title "Fasting, Feasting" makes religion a case to be investigated. Carol's loveless relationship with her former husband, Harge Aird took both Therese and Carol into an unexpected relationship. 0000012580 00000 n ;��n�=_�������o>a�G?2�]��$�'M�����Y�d�D���*@m�a�!rt��ue��q�R���d�L�}�Aiq�l��J�H}��zCy#�(u;pj�3�k�+_A�����M�yd���1 ������ ��p�S.\��:M@,�ӣ4m�j�l�@��q�6&�7cH�F���Kfr7���FV����e�D`$��/�p�p�w�v�~��b��`�� This only magnifies the fralities of humanity through the fear-based actions of these characters. Sabrina EvansPeriod 4I agree with the previous posts in that Carol believes that society is being fooled by the media in thinking that people propose or get married because they are in love. Her characters, Carol and Howard, have been pressured by society to marry at an early age for all the wrong reasons. 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During the 1950's (seeing that at the end of the passage notes 1953) it was a norm for women to marry right after high school or during college, and justifies the social pressure that Carol is feeling towards marriage. So basically this marriage is based off of two people listening to society, rather than their own instincts. Who helps Carol fix the bicycle she had. Scrooge refused to give them any extension, despite the poor circumstances the family lived in. In 2018, the American College of Obstetricians … The author continues on his mocking by presenting “a liking for Irish setters” as the common interest. I also noticed the connection of diction in that sentence, between "Irish setters" and "blight" (you know, the potato blight, that was a factor to the surge of immigration of Irish immigrants to the U.S) ; this could be a coincidence, or a way to connect two ideas in her choice of diction. The commonalities that Carol and Howard have are not of preferences, but rather of coincidence, or by vagueness. It all started when I went into work and my boss asked if I had anyone to go to prom with. He himself was not spurred to try to get married because of his overcautiousness. 0000029477 00000 n