“For the first time in over a hundred years a drop of rain fell on the empty lake” (225, Sachar) Stanley in the book Holes digs,bonds and changes throughout the whole book.Throughout the story Stanley undergoes friendships,and mental and physical changes. In the book Holes Stanley appears to us as caring, smart,and uplifting. “Thanks for the ride.” (11, Sachar) Stanley acts in a good mood and stays positive. Stanley shows that he is smarter than the other by saying to X-Ray “So, why don’t you wait till tomorrow so you get the whole off.” (63, Sachar) By saying wait till tomorrow to X-Ray he gets the whole day off instead of less that half the day. X-Ray rewarded him by moving up in the water line. Then Stanley tells the reader “ Stanley though …show more content…
Zero had run away and Stanley doesn't know what to do. “What is it’s not too late” (146, Sachar) Stanley does not know what to do, if to go after him or stay at camp. This is the internal conflict for Stanley on his soon arriving adventure. Zero and stanley made a trade. Zero would dig for him and Stanley would teach him how to read and write. The rest of the group does not approve of this trade and start to make jokes. They start getting pretty mad. “Same old story white boy sits around while the black boy does all the work.” (17, Sachar) If they wouldn’t of made that trade then the group D wouldn’t of made fun of him and Zero wouldn’t of got mad. If Zero wouldn’t of got mad he wouldn’t of hit Mr. Pendanski and run away. Zero ask Stanley if he could teach him how to read. “I don’t know how , can you teach me.” (82,Sachar) If Zero wouldn’t of ask if he could read and write then the boys wouldn’t of got mad and Zero wouldn’t have run away. As a result Zero is a main role in the book and he influences a lot of Stanley's …show more content…
Stanley says “He was glad Zero put the shoes on the parked car. He was glad they fell and hit him on the head.” (187, Sachar) Stanley character changes because in the beginning of the story stanley was really annoyed with Zero because he always read over his shoulder but then at the end of the book it totally flips around.Stanley does another thing that proves that he changed when he did this. “Stanley pulled the lever drive till the arrow pointed at the letter D for drive” (148,Sachar) In the beginning of the story Stanley would have never done that because on page 23 it shows us that he is fishing his notebook out of a toilet. He gets bullied and does not do anything to stop it and that shows he is not real confident and brave, so he probably would have never done that. The next way that stanley has changed through the book, Stanley begs for Zero to come with him back home when she finally says yes. C’mon on Hector you’re coming with us.” (222,Sachar) At the beginning of the book stanley says to Zero “I don’t like it when you read over my shoulders ok?”(81,Sachar) But through the end of the story he is begging for Zero to come with them and he does because the Warden deletes his files so he going with
In O’Brien’s story “The Things They Carried”, Jimmy Cross thinks the death of his comrades, Ted Lavender is his fault but it’s not. Jimmy Cross was only 22 year old too young to be First Lieutenant. Jimmy Cross’s obsession with Martha reading and a daydreaming about her letters. In which Jimmy Cross’s mind could escape from the ugliness of the war. In Vietnam War, being a strong leader over the troop is impossible the war’s mission are undefined. Ted Lavender’s death was a great tragedy of the Vietnam War, and not the fault of Jimmy Cross.
Stanley first meet, it is easy to see that Stanley feels as if he has
When Stanley beats Stella in Scene 3, the abusive side becomes noticed and readers come to the conclusion that it was not the first time that this act of violence has occurred. (Williams 40). But Stella ends up coming back to him after he cries out to her, and their relationship resumes as it did in the times prior. He is also the one who investigates the protagonists’ (Blanche’s) past; as he knows there are things she is hiding. This need to know about Blanche’s history is driven by his hatred for her aristocratic ways. Furthermore, Stanley makes his dominance apparent through the expression of his sexuality. At the end of the play, he rapes Blanche as a way to regain his dominance in the household. Throughout the play, Blanche slowly gains some control over Stella, and causes disruption to Stanley’s
Stanley repeatedly gets what he wants by using any means possible. In addition, the person whoever threatens the existence of his poker game receives a beating, in this case his wife. This scene demonstrates Stanley’s viscous animal-like traits with such violence. If what happened here was repeated in today’s society, he would find himself in a jail cell with a pending divorce.
He said “Pig-Polack-disgusting-vulgar-greasy…Remember what Heuy Long said-“Every Man is a King!” And I am the King around here, so don’t forget it! My place is cleared! You want me to clear your places?”(Williams131). This proves that Stanley has a violent and disrespectful character. He claims that he is the man of the house and no one else can take his place even temporarily. Every time his dominance is doubted by someone else he feels challenged and impulsive. Especially with women, he gives them no respect but expects their respect and shows a deep desire for control. This relates to the thesis because he talks and acts with women in a very violent way, which makes them emotionally hurt. This scene is also very ironic because Stanley states that he is not an animal and that he is a hundred percent perfect American but in reality he has an inhuman behavior and he is savage, which is portrayed in the way he talks, eats , and acts with
In one conversation with Blanche, Blanche subtly insults him. He realizes this and thunders “Now let’s cut the re-bop!” (40) and scaring Blanche in the moment. With his loud, booming voice, Stanley is able to cause Blanche to cover her ears in pain and exhibit that he is powerful enough to be able to cause discomfort by merely raising his voice and putting her back in her place. Stanley obviously doesn’t do well with insults to his name because when Stella calls him a drunk animal, “Stanley charges after Stella… There is the sound of a blow… [and] the men rush forward and there is grappling and cursing” (63). It is obvious here that Stanley doesn’t like to be compared to an animal and began to take action to prove that that isn’t what you say to someone like him. However, it is ironic that his reaction is very animalistic in order to convey his strength and the magnitude of his masculinity towards his woman and towards the other men as he shakes them off. Another similar instance is when they were at the dinner table for Blanche’s birthday supper and he exclaims “Don’t you ever talk that way to me… I am the king around here, so don’t forget it” (131)!
Also, the repetitive comparison of him to an animal or ape is the perfect image not the id as it is the instinctive part of your psyche. The way this passage leaves the reader is very powerful saying that “maybe he’ll strike you” is a good example of Stanley’s aggressive nature, and when Blanche says “or maybe grunt and kiss you” is a very good example of his sexual nature.
Stanley is, at first sought to be a dominant, rough individual but William’s use of stage direction implies an opposing thought. For example, Williams describes Blanche’s bed near the bedroom of Stella and Stanley’s, but what is so vital about the position of the bed readers may question. Conclusively, Stanley’s...
...left Stanley it would have left a better ending to the story. The significance of this resolution is that having a mental illness and no one believing you when you are a victim can lead one to have a mental breakdown. Life goes back to normal for Stanley when Blanche is sent off to the mental institution. When the play comes to an end reality sets in and Stanley and his friends return to their poker game.
Stanley rape Blanche, so she can not reclaim her purity anymore. Her only solution is by living in her imaginary world which she can create free of adversity. She no longer survive in the harsh world of reality . Stanley decided to send her away to a mental institution. When Blanche is told that she will be leaving. Blanche further expand her imagination to Shep Huntleigh. She believed that Shep Huntleigh will take her away. The only thing that she can conquer her adversity is by using her imagination ,which result her a complete loss of identity. She is send away to her last exile and entrapment. Having proven unable to adapt her identity in order to overcome
He is 14 years old, overweight, bullied, and just plain unlucky. He is homeless, smart, and a fast digger. Still don’t know who I’m talking about; it’s Stanley ‘Caveman’ Yelnats IV and Hector ‘Zero’ Zeroni. These unlikely duo are the heroes of the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Today, this essay will tell you the differences and similarities of these two best of friends. From the difference between Stanley and Zero to how are they alike, both physically and mentally; I’ll list them all!
Stanley’s demanding that Mitch return to the poker game when he is first speaking to Blanche could suggest that Stanley doesn’t want the two to interact, and would perhaps go to any lengths to sabotage them. Additionally, Stanley also begins to pry into Blanche’s past, specifically when he brings up a man named Shaw who claims he met Blanche “…at a hotel called the Flamingo” (Williams 89). Though this speculation is denied by Blanche, a further investigation into her past could result in the discovery of incriminating information, thus resulting in sabotage from Stanley.
He took another deep breath then using the shovel pulled himself up and then continued.”) (Sachar,#161) In this quote Stanley and Zero ran away from camp and are forced to find refuge to survive. Stanley thinks that there is a hope of surviving if they go to a mountain. Zero is very sick but he keeps going because of his ambition for him and Stanley to survive the awful
Since Blanche’s arrival, Stanley has questioned Blanche’s lifestyle, accused her of theft and engaged in other verbal confrontation. As Mitch’s friend, Stanley deems it necessary to share what he has uncovered about Blanche’s deception and misbehavior with Mitch. After not attending Blanche’s birthday dinner, Mitch visits Blanche late in the evening. In this passage, Mitch reveals to Blanche what he now knows about her and tears off the paper lantern so that he can expose Blanche for who she is. This passage suggests that Mitch embodies the same masculinity already established in Stanley. Utilizing dialogue, characterization, and stage directions, Williams reveals the likeness between the two men.
The audience can sense that Williams has intended Stanley to question Blanche and for her to simply return his remarks with what seem like legitimate reasons "Why, those were a tribute from an admirer of mine." The conflict can only be increased because Stanley has not yet been able to dismantle Blanche and find the truth.