The Glass Sniper Short Story

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The Truth Within Having great jobs, being invited to fancy parties is flattering and all… if only it were true. In the short story, “The Glass Slipper” by Alan Armer and Walter E. Grauman, the main characters Smitty and Duchess both go through many obstacles. As they go on with their life stories, neither of them know they are lying to each other. They continue to boast on about their accomplishments, but do realize they are digging their selves a bigger hole in the process. Within all of the obstacles, Smitty and Duchess will definitely result in not ending up together. This being the way they lie to each other and how they are insecure about what is going on in their real lives. The story begins as they dance and chat away. While talking …show more content…

When Duchess discusses her pampered life, Smitty says “You got class. I can tell. Some girls just have that look-like they belong at night clubs and-like they got class (2). Throughout the novel Smitty believes what Duchess is saying is the honest truth, therefore she has class. Duchess responds back very flattered and says he is also very classy. While caught in a lie, Duchess says “Sure, it’s important, Smitty. I’ve seen my mother washing floors and-“ (2). Smitty realizes Duchess may actually be poor and catches her in her own lie. Duchess tries to recover and says that was a long time ago. Sharing of lies will not get them anywhere. In other words, this is another reason why Smitty and Duchess will not end up being partners. These two obstacles are what cause Duchess and Smitty to lean farther apart. Lying to one another is very crucial and will cause great damage, especially if they start a relationship and figure out what is true. Insecurity is also a big problem, especially when it comes to trying to impress others. Being who you are and embracing it is very important when it comes to dating. In the end, the big picture results in them moving on from each other and eventually learning from their

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