A short story is usually a focussed narrative that presents a few characters involved in a compelling plot (site text book). Short story writers are unique in that they do not have the luxury of describing their characters and settings at length. Instead, they rely on elements such as narration, character’s action, symbolism, and even a character’s clothing to give the reader a better understanding of the character’s personality. In short stories such as “Miss Brill,” “Everyday Use,” and “Chrysanthemums” the writers chose to use clothing to help develop their character’s personality.
Miss Brill is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield. It is about an old woman who visits the park every Sunday to live in the fantasy she has created for herself. Before venturing out to the park, Miss Brill takes her fur from its box, brushes it and treats it with care while referring to it as her dear little friend. When Ms. Brill wears her fur she feels confident and thinks that it sets her apart from the other …show more content…
On her return, Dee wore a yellow and orange dress described as so loud it hurt her mother’s eyes. She wore earrings that hung to her shoulders and a collection of noisy bracelets. This African attire showed Dee’s interest in her African roots. Dee also aspired to be sophisticated and this was reflected in her clothing. Since she was a young girl, Dee wanted the best of things and as a teenager was very stylish opting to wear a yellow organdy dress to her high school graduation. Dee thought her sophistication and the fact that she always got what she wanted made her special enough to deserve her mother’s quilts. Dee’s outfit reflected how she felt about herself, how she sees herself, and how she wants others to see her. A writer can also use the way a character dresses to highlight opposing
Miss Brill is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield. It is about an old woman who visits the park every Sunday to live in the fantasy she has created for herself. Before venturing out to the park, Miss Brill takes her fur from its box, brushes it and treats it with care while referring to it as her dear little friend. When Ms. Brill wears her fur she feels confident and thinks that it sets her apart from the other …show more content…
On her return, Dee wore a yellow and orange dress described as so loud it hurt her mother’s eyes. She wore earrings that hung to her shoulders and a collection of noisy bracelets. This African attire showed Dee’s interest in her African roots. Dee also aspired to be sophisticated and this was reflected in her clothing. Since she was a young girl, Dee wanted the best of things and as a teenager was very stylish opting to wear a yellow organdy dress to her high school graduation. Dee thought her sophistication and the fact that she always got what she wanted made her special enough to deserve her mother’s quilts. Dee’s outfit reflected how she felt about herself, how she sees herself, and how she wants others to see her. A writer can also use the way a character dresses to highlight opposing