The Role Of Community In Literature

Most people think of themselves, some people think of their community, it 's rare to find people that think of the well being of the world. many authors and novelist base their characters off of these selfless people. with main characters that show compassion and care for others more than they care for themselves they create not just a character but a role model to inspire readers to become better people, to change for the better and become selfless. It makes a difference to have even one person in a community that cares about it as a whole, someone that does not limit their kindness to their family and friends. Though it’s hard to come by, there are people who care about the well being of the world. An amazing example is Sir nicholas winston, …show more content…
In his story, Poe describes a community that has been riddled with “the red death” a horrid disease that killed thousands. Prince Prospero however, decided he would leave his community to die and lock his castle doors to all but a thousand of his best friends, he becomes boastful of how he helped them cheat death and in one of his most magnificent parties, he expresses his triumph a bit too much “The seventh apartment was closely shrouded in black velvet tapestries that hung all over the ceiling and down the walls, falling in heavy folds upon a carpet of the same material and hue. But in this chamber only, the color of the windows failed to correspond with the decorations. The panes here were scarlet --a deep blood color. (4)” He presents a room designed by himself to represent death. Arrogantly doing so, he invites death to his doorstep and risks the life of all of his friends. Poe presents a theme common in our society, one person ruins the life of many because of their …show more content…
Scrooge becomes a kind compassionate person who brings the christmas spirit with them. Charles dickens is not only showing us how people can change, but he also reminds us of the meaning of christmas, something that many people have forgotten through the year. Christmas is about giving, celebration, and kindness, these ideas change the mood of the world as a whole. “I have always thought of Christmastime, when it has come round...as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys.” however charles dickens is not the only person to show these themes, he displays them as ideas for people to