Friday, March 18, 2011

"The Horse Dealer's Daughter" by D.H. Lawrence (p. 471)

Description of the Characters:
Mabel

Short
Sullen-looking
Had a lower self esteem from her brother’s teasing her and calling her names
Fearful
Impassive
Inscrutable
Stubborn
Proud
Confident
Religious
Caretaker
Mindless
Persistent
Sad
Lonely
Depressed
Suicidal
Strange
Desperate for attention and love
Creepy
Disillusioned
Independent
Emotional


Joe

Laconical
Careless
Handsome
Relaxed
Critical
Callous
Elder brother who wanted his brothers and sisters to follow him
Did not have high goals and was content with his soon to be marriage and felt his life was over, nothing left to hope for
Critical
Witty in his remarks to the dog
Takes command
Judgmental
Blunt
Humorous
Confident
Self-assured



Fred Henry

Critical  
Callous
Alert
Unconcerned
Cold blooded
A controller
The meaner one to his sister
Boss
Foul-mouthed
Wanted to be the master of his domain
Easily irritated
Tries to pick fights and cause turmoil
Demanding
Unhelpful
Disagreeable
Upset
Ill-mannered




Malcolm

The baby of the family
Seem to be easier on his sister
Quiet
Over-looked
Worried
Drab
Mysterious
Pleasing

Jack Fergusson
Hard worker
Determined
Young man with slight Scotch accent
Love struck
Kind-hearted
Thoughtful
Grateful
Hired assistant
Spell-bound
Burnt out on his work but yet craved it
Excited by he could do at his work
Hero
Pleasant
Unselfish
Well-cultured

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