Paul's Case Group at eNotes

I am not sure which action you are referring to, so I am assuming it is...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:23:22 PST

I am not sure which action you are referring to, so I am assuming it is his decision to run away and then subsequently killing himself. It has been a great debate about whether Paul really knew what he was doing or he simply did not realize the seriousness of what he did. He was driven by the desire to live the life he always wanted to live, which he could not do where he was, so he ran away to New York City after stealing from his...

It depends on how you're defining the end. The next to the last...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:19:08 PST

It depends on how you're defining the end. The next to the last paragraph includes this line: "As he fell, the folly of his haste occurred to him with merciless clearness, the vastness of what he had left undone. There flashed through his brain, clearer than ever before, the blue of Adriatic water, the yellow of Algerian sands."That's regret, pure and simple. To think of folly and things left undone is regret. However, look at the...

In "Paul's Case," does Paul regret taking his actions in the...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:08:41 PST

In "Paul's Case," does Paul regret taking his actions in the end? How do you know?

Does Paul regret taking this action at the end? How do you know?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:02:00 PST

Does Paul regret taking this action at the end? How do you know?

There are two types of conflict, external conflict that occurs outside...

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:10:11 PST

There are two types of conflict, external conflict that occurs outside the character and internal conflict which occurs within the character. For Paul, the conflicts intersect.Paul's internal conflicts far outweigh his external conflicts in this story. So much so that his belief that only money and beauty will give his life meaning, lead him to external conflicts with the authorities and subsequently to his death. "Paul steals from...

Identify examples of the four types of conflicts in "Paul's...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:09:59 PST

Identify examples of the four types of conflicts in "Paul's Case."

The flowers that appear consistently in the story represent Paul trying...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:20:14 PST

The flowers that appear consistently in the story represent Paul trying to see and find beauty in a very mundane, uncertain world. When he wears the red rose when he appears before the faculty, it stands out in a negative way, appearing garish and tacky instead of beautiful and subtle. Another example is when the carnation wilts towards the end of the story. He buries the carnation in the snow, which can be symbolic of his own death. ...

Cather uses the flowers as symbols in "Paul's Case". Explain...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:58:43 PST

The red carnation in Paul’s lapel when he appears before the faculty.
When Paul approaches his house at night and thinks about flowers.
When Paul sees the flowers blooming behind the glass.
When Paul’s carnation droops because of the cold.

Your thesis sounds fine, actually. You're attempting an illustrative...

Sun, 4 May 2008 18:13:48 PST

Your thesis sounds fine, actually. You're attempting an illustrative paper here. An illustrative paper involves using examples to support a point you're trying to make, so the key to writing this paper is to provide good examples from the story to support your assertion that the story reveals everyday struggles of modern man that involve self-sacrifice. There are many to use from this story, so this shouldn't be a difficult task. Refer...

This story reveals the struggles of modern day humanity and the...

Sun, 4 May 2008 12:43:14 PST

I can direct you to some sources that will provide you with excellent...

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:38:23 PST

I can direct you to some sources that will provide you with excellent and accurate biographical information on Willa Cather. Try starting with the sources that enotes provides, such as:http://www.enotes.com/willa-cather-salem andhttp://www.enotes.com/short-story-criticism/cather-willaYou can also consult with the Cather Foundation at:http://www.willacather.org/aboutcather_bio.htmlor the Willa Cather Archive at the University of...

Can you provide me with a biographical summary of Willa Cather's life?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:16:52 PST

Can you provide me with a biographical summary of Willa Cather's life?

The first thing you need to do is consult one of the biographies of...

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:12:55 PST

The first thing you need to do is consult one of the biographies of Cather that are available at eNotes. I've pasted a link to one of them for you under Sources. Once you've opened that link, you'll find links to other cites that have biographical information on her.Next, you'll need to decide what details about her life should be included in your summary, and that will depend on whatever guidelines your teacher has given you. Take notes as...

I need help writing a summary of Willa Cather's life. Can you give me...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:24:28 PST

I need help writing a summary of Willa Cather's life. Can you give me suggestions?

This is a tragic story of a character who has not been able to live his...

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:04:45 PST

This is a tragic story of a character who has not been able to live his dream of being in the theater. He is unhappy with his life and feels trapped. He longs to be in the theater and to live his dream, but realistically, he knows that this isn't possible. He becomes desperate, however, and plots his "escape" from his depressing world and steals money to go to New York even before he is suspended from school. Living his dream,...

Is Paul struggling to set himself free and live the theatric life he...

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:31:29 PST

This is my thesis statement for a paper im writing and i need some people who have read the story to answer my question so i can have a better understanding.

Then, because the picture-making mechanism was crushed, the disturbing...

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:46:05 PST

Then, because the picture-making mechanism was crushed, the disturbing visions flashed into black, and Paul dropped back into the immense design of things.The above is that last sentence you mentioned. In this story, Paul is wrapped upon in his visions of a better life. He's trapped by the American dream, which has him convinced he can only lead a good and happy life if he is leading a socially successful and glamorous life. This dream...

What is the specific significance of the final sentence of the story...

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:16:27 PST

What is the specific significance of the final sentence of the story "Paul's Case"?

Paul fears his father, who shows little affection for his son. At one...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:03:22 PST

Paul fears his father, who shows little affection for his son. At one point Paul is afraid his father might “accost” him, and at another we see the father hold up as a model of behavior for his son a young man who is “ a clerk to one of the magnates of a great steel corporation”—in short, the very kind of person that Paul is not, indicating Paul’s father does not love his son for who he is. Paul is afraid to ask him for money,...

In "Paul's Case," Paul's father could have made a big...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:45:13 PST

In "Paul's Case," Paul's father could have made a big difference in Paul's life. What are some things he could have done as a parent?