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Paul's Case

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Taylor Smith Lisa Grundy ENG 112- 869B April 28, 2024 Paul’s Case Literature Review "Paul's Case" profoundly spoke to me. The details provided by the author gave an insight into his difficult life. The author included great detail that showcased Paul's life. The theme of "Paul's Case" is Paul's increasing desire and demand for money to better his life for himself. He longs to fit in with people around him and constantly feels isolated. He essentially feels like he is alone in this world. He took further actions that should not have ever crossed his mind, in which case eventually led to ending his life. I chose to draw a picture of Paul as a young teenage boy, pondering who he will be as an adult. I included drawings of him in three separate thought bubbles—one scenario per each bubble. The scenarios are …show more content…

In Cather's story, the vision is of Paul staying a boy and not identifying as transitioned or gay. This allows the story to be told based on Paul as a boy and not as a transitioned or gay reflecting on his life. I believe "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather is the most compelling piece of literature. This text goes into great detail, and the length of the story allows more detail to be portrayed. The feelings expressed throughout the text are vital to the story, and it is essential to imitate Paul's emotions and the situations he has experienced throughout his life. The feelings of anger, sadness, joy, yearning, and resentment are vital to understanding Paul's choices. While reading "Paul's Case," I felt I could relate to part of what Paul was going through. I yearn to want more for myself in life; I have experienced a lot of anxiety, hurt, and resentment in life while also experiencing the happiness and joy of what life can provide at times. Chung-Hao Ku's article was very well written and had immense

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