Corwin's Brimstone And Marmalade Sparknotes

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In Aaron Corwin's "Brimstone and Marmalade," we meet Mathilde, a young girl on the cusp of maturity. Initially fixated on adopting a pony to fit in with her friends, Mathilde’s grandmother makes Mathilde prove that she’s mature enough to own a pony by making her take care of a demon. As a result, Mathilde is humiliated on several occasions, clearly failing to achieve the popularity she sought. Despite her initial reluctance, as the story progresses, she eventually comes to enjoy the demon’s presence, even insisting on getting another one after her previous one died due to exposure to daylight. Ultimately, Mathilde's developing maturity is shown in how she prioritizes her desires over social norms and defies societal expectations, ultimately leading to a newfound confidence and a deeper understanding of …show more content…

When her mother insists she can’t own a pony due to its extravagant price and suggests adopting a demon instead, Mathilde throws a tantrum, screaming, “‘I don’t want a demon!’” Mathilde stamped her foot. “‘Demons are ugly and creepy and they smell bad!’” This behavior shows Mathilde’s blatant disregard for her family's financial situation and opinions, prioritizing social norms over the well-being of her family. Additionally, Mathilde's response highlights her immaturity and lack of understanding about the consequences of her actions. Her focus on material possessions and status symbols indicates a shallow and superficial personality rather than one that values more meaningful connections and experiences. Even though Mathilde is clearly disgusted by the demon at the beginning of the story, she eventually grows to tolerate it. For example, the first major indication of Mathilde’s shifted attitude is her pride in introducing Ix’Thor to her friends during her birthday party. Upon showing her friends her new creature, they react in awe, curious to learn more about it. “‘Wow!’ Robby

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