The theme to the story “Gryphon” by Charles Baxter, seemed to be, don't judge something just because it's different. The story portrays Ms. Ferenczi who is a substitute teacher, as a strangely dressed and acting woman. The students seemed to be unamused of her at first, but soon enjoy her presence. The story uses the following elements to contribute to revealing the theme, setting,plot and symbolism.
The author conveys this message from the story by stating the following “She disappointed us by giving us an ordinary lesson” (Baxter 252) and “ The minute she came in the door, I felt my heart begin to pound”( Baxter 259). Tommy who is the center role of this story, who’s thoughts about Ms. Ferenczi change throughout the story due to how he
The author conveys this message from the story by stating the following “She disappointed us by giving us an ordinary lesson” (Baxter 252) and “ The minute she came in the door, I felt my heart begin to pound”( Baxter 259). Tommy who is the center role of this story, who’s thoughts about Ms. Ferenczi change throughout the story due to how he