The Painted Door: Summary
Beginning of paper
For a short story to be effective, it must be able to produce high
levels of intensity, emotion and drama. To do this, it must convey a great
deal of information in a short space of time. As a result, the short story
usually leaves a great deal of its content open to interpretation and
examination ....
Middle of paper
.... subtle, motifs in the
story that play a very significant a role in its success. The themes
essential in making the protagonist's adultery understandable are the
landscape, her isolation, and the feelings of betrayal and guilt that she
experiences following the central act of the story.
A great deal of this story is spent describing Ann's environment,
both inside and outside her house. The story takes place in the past,
before automobiles or telephones. Ann and her husband are settlers in a ....
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Word count: 1090
Page count: 4 (approximately 250 words per page)
