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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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