The Making of Americans (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Gertrude Stein
- First Published: 1925
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Probably the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
- Setting: Bridgepoint (Baltimore) and Gossols (Oakland)
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction, Impressionistic literature, Autobiographical fiction, Satire
- Subjects: Family or family life, North America or North Americans, United States or Americans, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Class consciousness, American Dream, California, West, U.S., Ethnic groups, Ethnic relations, Business or business people, Ambition, Existentialism
- Locales: Baltimore, MD, Bridgepoint (fictive), Gossols (fictive)
Characters Discussed
Henry Dehning, a rich merchant. Although he is of medium height, his facial features denote strength: a firm chin, a strong, curved nose, and coarse, bushy eyebrows. These are matched by square shoulders and a stocky body, both of which belie his agility in movement and gentle temper. He is of immigrant parents and is a self-made man. In his business dealings, he is firm, careful, practical, and basically honest. In love, he does not mind feeling owned; in fact, he likes somewhat aggressive women. As a successful patriarch, he likes giving kindly advice,...
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