![]() Carver's They're Not your Husband References; Citations. PDF Click to increase image size Click to decrease. Carver's COLLECTORS. Indeholder besvarelse i en PDF-fil og bilag i Excel-fil. They're Not Your Husband. Not Your Husband' af den amerikanske forfatter Raymond Carver. In They’re Not Your Husband by Raymond Carver we have the theme of embarrassment, appearance, acceptance, control, obsession, selfishness and insecurity. Taken from his Will You Please Be Quiet, Please collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story Carver appears to be exploring the theme of appearance, insecurity and embarrassment. There is a sense that Earl is somewhat embarrassed (for himself) by the reaction of the two men when they are discussing Doreen’s appearance as she is getting them ice cream. Though Earl doesn’t confront the men, to defend Doreen, it is later when he is at home that the reader notices that the men’s comments have had an effect on Earl. It is possible that Earl’s fear of what other’s think of Doreen is really an internal insecurity within Earl himself. He is allowing the men’s opinion of Doreen reflect on him. In many ways Doreen’s physical appearance is an extension of Earl himself, at least in Earl’s eyes. It is quite possible that Earl considers a negative opinion or appraisal of Doreen equals a negative view of him. Earl also appears to be addressing his insecurity (about Doreen’s weight and how he thinks it reflects on him) by controlling Doreen. This is noticeable by the fact that he tells Doreen that she needs to lose weight. The reader already aware that the trigger for Earl’s suggestion to Doreen, is the comments that the men made in the coffee shop. Rather than accept Doreen for who she is, Earl is attempting to change her. Violet UK. Librivox Free Audiobook. Cosmoscape Item Preview. Mbid-05e1de72-a96e-4e06-864c-084e636e66fb-_thumb250.jpg download. Download 22 files. Cosmoscape Sugizo Rar Extractor SUGIZO - RISE TO COSMIC DANCE. Jpfiles for free download. Movies, TV shows, games,music, applications, animation. Ohio Northern UniversityIt is through this change that the reader also senses that Earl may be somewhat obsessional. This obsession is noticeable by the continuous marking down of Doreen’s weight when Doreen is standing on the weighing scales. Despite it being clear to the reader and to Doreen’s work colleagues that she is losing too much weight, too quickly, Earl continues to insist that Doreen follow his unqualified weight loss programme. Earl’s suggestion to Doreen that ‘they’re not your husband’ could also possibly suggest that Earl believes that Doreen is answerable to him, rather than being his equal. This may be significant as it could suggest the idea of control. That Earl has to control Doreen. It would also appear that it is more important to Earl that Doreen loses weight, rather than lives a healthy lifestyle. Carver also appears to be exploring the theme of selfishness in the story. The reader is aware that Earl is out of work and that the family are relying on the money from Doreen’s job to try and stay afloat and despite Earl literally counting the pennies when it comes to Doreen’s tips, he still goes out drinking when it is clear that neither he nor his family can afford for him to do so. Also there is no necessity for Earl to dine at the coffee shop, particularly again when the family cannot afford it. Carver explores the theme of selfishness further by the very fact that Earl wants Doreen to change, not for her benefit but for his. Earl’s primary focus appears to be his concern about what others will think of him because of Doreen’s physical appearance. Carver also further explores the theme of appearance when Earl is weighing Doreen. He notices the veins on her legs and frowns. This may be important as it suggests the discomfort that Earl feels over Doreen’s appearance. Again Earl appears to be unable to accept Doreen for who she is. It may also be significant that at no stage does Earl ask Doreen how she is feeling. Either when she is sick in bed or when he arrives at the coffee shop (on both occasions).
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