Freedom in “The Strangers that Came to Town”
Many people would agree that when growing up, it is common to feel the need to be accepted. In his short story, “The Strangers that Came to Town”, Ambrose Flack shows that true freedom is about being accepted. One reason why true freedom is about acceptance is that with freedom comes value, and the townspeople saw the Duvitches as worthless. Another reason is that the townspeople did not acknowledge or respect the Duvitches basic free rights. Furthermore, the Duvitches were not prosperous until the townsfolk accepted them despite living in a free country.
First of all, to be free is to have more value than those who are oppressed. The townsfolk oppressed the Duvitches, thus, deeming them worthless. …show more content…
Prior to being accepted by the community, the Duvitches kept to themselves. Eventually, “Mrs. Duvitch found courage to ask these people into her house and, if Mr. Duvitch was at home, he told the visitors stories about life in the old country.” (16) In addition, the Duvitch children were no longer bullied at school and soon, “were able to enjoy outside companionship when they found time to play.” (16) They also “blossomed out in school and they were soon shining in school plays and festivals”. (16) Moreover, Dr. Switzer would often recruit Mrs. Duvitch as she “had a great gift for nursing, and no fear of death, no fear of disease, contagious or otherwise” (16) Due to the fact that the Duvitches were not prosperous until they were accepted, this story shows that true freedom is about acceptance.
In conclusion, with freedom comes value, and the townspeople deemed the Duvitches worthless. Also, they did not acknowledge or respect the Duvitches basic rights as free people. Despite living in a free country, the Duvitches were not prosperous until the townsfolk accepted them;. Therefore, in “The Strangers that Came to Town”, Ambrose Flack is showing that true freedom is about being accepted. After all, how can one be free from oppression if they are responsible for its
Many people would agree that when growing up, it is common to feel the need to be accepted. In his short story, “The Strangers that Came to Town”, Ambrose Flack shows that true freedom is about being accepted. One reason why true freedom is about acceptance is that with freedom comes value, and the townspeople saw the Duvitches as worthless. Another reason is that the townspeople did not acknowledge or respect the Duvitches basic free rights. Furthermore, the Duvitches were not prosperous until the townsfolk accepted them despite living in a free country.
First of all, to be free is to have more value than those who are oppressed. The townsfolk oppressed the Duvitches, thus, deeming them worthless. …show more content…
Prior to being accepted by the community, the Duvitches kept to themselves. Eventually, “Mrs. Duvitch found courage to ask these people into her house and, if Mr. Duvitch was at home, he told the visitors stories about life in the old country.” (16) In addition, the Duvitch children were no longer bullied at school and soon, “were able to enjoy outside companionship when they found time to play.” (16) They also “blossomed out in school and they were soon shining in school plays and festivals”. (16) Moreover, Dr. Switzer would often recruit Mrs. Duvitch as she “had a great gift for nursing, and no fear of death, no fear of disease, contagious or otherwise” (16) Due to the fact that the Duvitches were not prosperous until they were accepted, this story shows that true freedom is about acceptance.
In conclusion, with freedom comes value, and the townspeople deemed the Duvitches worthless. Also, they did not acknowledge or respect the Duvitches basic rights as free people. Despite living in a free country, the Duvitches were not prosperous until the townsfolk accepted them;. Therefore, in “The Strangers that Came to Town”, Ambrose Flack is showing that true freedom is about being accepted. After all, how can one be free from oppression if they are responsible for its