The Field of Vision (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Wright Morris
- First Published: 1956
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological symbolism
- Time of Work: Mid-twentieth century
- Setting: a small Mexican town
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: 1950’s
- Locales: Mexico
Characters Discussed
Walter McKee, a successful businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska. On vacation in Mexico with his wife, grandson, and father-in-law, McKee spends his time reminiscing about his boyhood exploits with Gordon Boyd. McKee had witnessed Boyd’s charisma and great potential and had been sorely shaken to find Boyd down and out in New York. McKee’s obsession with, and absorption into, his friend’s life has left him unable to understand the direction and nature of his own life. At a bullfight, McKee is thrilled by the sense of community and daring of the matadors...
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