The idea of fate and free will is a complicated concept, and the many aspects of how free an individual is, remains unclear. In The Sisters Brother Eli and Charlie Sisters grew up in the same violent environment, but are comparably different. The main difference between them is, which unlike Charlie, Eli utilizes his free will constantly, he has a sense of morality, and he also has the determination to change his fate.
To be able to deviate from the customs of ones life, they must have strong will power. Eli constantly utilizes his freewill throughout the story; he makes decisions that Charlie would never consider. This is shown multiple times, especially when introduced to the concept of brushing his teeth. When: “[his] breath was cool and fine-smelling and [he] was greatly impressed with the tingling feeling this toothbrush gave [him]. [He] …show more content…
This is important because it shows that Eli knows he does not need to live in a disgusting way, he has the choice to be clean. The toothbrush symbolizes new and better things for the man. This establishes the theme of fate and freewill because Eli knows that he is able to make decisions that will make his life better, he is not fated to the life he and his brother once created. The same aspects are not evident with Charlie; never does he comment or make any effort to change. Charlie is not open to change and this is obvious after trying the toothpaste for the first time and remarking that “’ [He doesn’t] like it,’ he said. ‘[He think‘s] it’s foolish.’ ‘Think what you like. Dr. Watts says [Eli’s] teeth will never rot if [he uses] the brush dependably.’ Charlie remained skeptical”(52). This provides a comparison of the two men. Charlie is a skeptic and will remain so, he does not believe that
To be able to deviate from the customs of ones life, they must have strong will power. Eli constantly utilizes his freewill throughout the story; he makes decisions that Charlie would never consider. This is shown multiple times, especially when introduced to the concept of brushing his teeth. When: “[his] breath was cool and fine-smelling and [he] was greatly impressed with the tingling feeling this toothbrush gave [him]. [He] …show more content…
This is important because it shows that Eli knows he does not need to live in a disgusting way, he has the choice to be clean. The toothbrush symbolizes new and better things for the man. This establishes the theme of fate and freewill because Eli knows that he is able to make decisions that will make his life better, he is not fated to the life he and his brother once created. The same aspects are not evident with Charlie; never does he comment or make any effort to change. Charlie is not open to change and this is obvious after trying the toothpaste for the first time and remarking that “’ [He doesn’t] like it,’ he said. ‘[He think‘s] it’s foolish.’ ‘Think what you like. Dr. Watts says [Eli’s] teeth will never rot if [he uses] the brush dependably.’ Charlie remained skeptical”(52). This provides a comparison of the two men. Charlie is a skeptic and will remain so, he does not believe that