Likewise, we are told John 's feelings toward Mary, his marital standing as well as his financial standing. Unlike story B, Mary is the dominant character. She knowingly takes advantage of a married man who is in love with her and sleeps with him to let time pass until James comes back. In the story, we are also told that the reason she is not with James is because he wants to be free and she wants to settle down.She is a round and dynamic character who is dominant in what she wants, James was a free spirited 22-year-old with a "fabulous record collection"(Atwood paragraph 4) who was not ready to settle down. After a period of mourning, Mary and Fred get married and live happily ever
Likewise, we are told John 's feelings toward Mary, his marital standing as well as his financial standing. Unlike story B, Mary is the dominant character. She knowingly takes advantage of a married man who is in love with her and sleeps with him to let time pass until James comes back. In the story, we are also told that the reason she is not with James is because he wants to be free and she wants to settle down.She is a round and dynamic character who is dominant in what she wants, James was a free spirited 22-year-old with a "fabulous record collection"(Atwood paragraph 4) who was not ready to settle down. After a period of mourning, Mary and Fred get married and live happily ever