The protagonist of each of these stories has the same problem. Without really willing it, he finds himself involved with people whom he really does not like. These people have little regard for his individuality or for his welfare because they are so immersed in their own worlds that they cannot imagine anyone existing outside them. In both stories the protagonist realizes finally that he is being dragged into these worlds against his will. More importantly, both characters realize that passive resistance will not work, that they must resist actively if they are to retain personal dignity and their very identities. Sammy, in "A Cimmerian Holiday," rejects the Ashburns' world by walking away; Andy, in "Darkling I Listen," repudiates the various worlds of his acquaintances by withdrawing into the solitary world of books and music.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663279 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Howard, William L. |
| Contributors | Kobler, J. F. (Jasper Fred), 1928-, Sale, Richard, 1930-, Davis, C. Pruitt, Jr. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iii, 127 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Howard, William L., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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