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The Prophetic Pictures Yulian M. Pérez Colón Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting ENGL 1020: Assignment 1.1 Teacher: Crystal Cotto Ramirez October 28, 2023
Part I 1. Who is the main character in the story? Describe the traits of this character. The middle-aged painter had a visage that belonged on his own brush. Through his art both his profound understanding and portrayal of the human soul and the application of his discoveries in the piece of art the painter whose nameless status serves to further emphasize his symbolic persona manifests the ability to foresee and, inadvertently, influence the fate of another individual. The artist is portrayed as a well-known painter, a man of the word, whose keen observational skills enable him to capture even the most obscure secrets of the soul. He is both admirable and menacing. 2. Who are the secondary characters? Describe the traits of these characters. Although Walter Ludlow is Elinor's boyfriend, it seems that at one point in the narrative he developed jealousy and told her not to let him draw the expression she was wearing when discussing the painter. A young lady named Elinor is Walter Ludlow's girlfriend. She is thinking about her fantasies with the painter while she is afraid. They passed the location where the painter would be painted before to their wedding, led by a servant who hurried them into an apartment. There have been rumors of paintings featuring famous figures, but these are merely depictions of characters such as Burnett the Governor, Mr. Cooke hanging next to the monarch he despised, who was stout and somewhat puritanical, as befitted a popular leader. The imperious old dame of Sir William Phipps, who was dressed in a rough and a farthingale, peered at them from the wall and was among other things suspected of practicing witchcraft.
3. When and where does the story take place? Describe the setting. The narrative begins when young Elinor and Walter Ludlow choose to purchase a portrait from a well-known painter whose creations are so flawless that they appear to be alive on canvas on the day of their wedding. There are even speculations that the painter can capture the genuine soul of the subjects he depicts, making them seem more real than the original subjects. 4. Summarize the plot of the story. What happens in the story? What is the main problem (conflict) the main character faces? In the narrative, a painter's portrait of a couple foreshadows their actual feelings. Elinor and Walter, soon-to-be husband and wife, visit a painter who is regarded as magical because he captures people's thoughts, feelings, and most private emotions in their portraits. The couple is examined by the painter, who soon begins to see phantom versions of them. These phantom versions are projected onto the portraits; Elinor, for instance, has a look of grief and terror that soon resembles her own face like a mirror. The startled bride is quietly informed by the painter that he only paints what he truly sees when he looks past their exterior. Visitors to the couple's portraits notice that Elinor's picture is getting more and more gloomy every day. The embarrassed wife quickly covers the portraits to lessen the painting's tone, but months later she discovers that Walter's face has become gloomy and even the painting's gentle sorrow has deepened. The painter watches as he sees the real people become what he painted months ago, proving correct the warning he issued to the wife about her true feelings for her husband. The couple's features soon begin to mirror their expression on the portraits.
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5. How do you think the main character was feeling? Explain. One of the major creative personality conflicts in Hawthorne's work is brought about by the characteristically Hawthornain theme of numbness, of the marble cold heart. This theme is closely related to the equally central ideas of sin and guilt. 6. What was the turning point (climax) of the story? The story culminates in Walter's fear and concern over how his girlfriend, Eleanor, could become so enthused about the painter just a day before their wedding. Where her excitement for that painter was evident, as was the face of her fantasies. Walter was concerned about it. 7. Describe the ending (conclusion) of the story Ultimately, the genuine emotions were revealed. When they discussed the painter, Walter was terrified of what would happen if we were to see the multitude of features on Elinor's face. One day from now, she would marry him, and he couldn't understand why she was so enthralled with his qualities. When negative thoughts took control and stabbed Elinol with the knife, killing her in the process. With this painting, the artist implied that they would not be content. 8. In your opinion, what will happen next? Provide a prediction. My forecast and what I have already read wouldn't differ all that much. I wouldn't have voted for the paintings, but if it had happened to me, I would have wondered why he had depicted us in that manner. However, realizing that I would be happy would have resulted in my divorce. If the pressure to view that painting had been too great, I would have told my partner the truth sooner rather than later, allowing them to be happy with the person they truly loved and preventing that unfortunate event. However,
Walter has now turned his life into a misery, carrying that burden and that look on his back, and his destiny is not looking good. Part II 1. Imagine that you could talk to the main character of the story. What would you ask him/her? Prepare an interview script that includes at least 5 open-ended questions and the answers that the character would give to each one. The questions must include information regarding present life, past experiences, what they are doing now, and plans for the future. Write one question and one answer using each of the following verb tenses: Simple Present -Does he get the wedding paper ready? -He gets the wedding paper ready. Present progressive - Together with the minister, are you preparing the paper? -The minister and I are not working on the paper together.
Simple past - Do you see the painter on Friday? - No, I think I'll see him on Friday. Past progressive - Was that Elionor he painted? -He had Elionor painted. Future - Will you purchase an image for the nuptials? -I'll purchase a photo for the nuptials.
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