Dreams are the fuel to real-life goals. They allow thinking beyond and within constraints. However, for some, these constrains are more apparent on certain people. Pauline, a cripple in the short story “Leaving the iron Lung” by Anne Laurel Carter, is seemingly restrained because of an uncontrollable virus, polio. The author explores Pauline’s world and shows the life she lives with. Her dreams of being hockey is limited because of her handicap. Nevertheless, through means of transformation, symbolism and contrasting characters, the author proves that these limitations are only bound by mind and not body.
The author transforms Pauline’s mindset to show that she can achieve her dreams. Pauline, throughout her life, was restricted to “[a] cushioned window”, to view the outside world (84). Pauline has been raised in a safe and secluded environment, isolated from the rest of her world. Yet, also protecting …show more content…
Marie, is an overwhelming, catalytic force that symbolizes Pauline’s willingness and effort to overcome her disabilities to reach her dreams. Pauline binds he self to the thought that she is limited, not being able to skate or even “[admit] [her] dream to anyone” (86). Marie challenges that thought saying that she cannot know that and one day she will help Pauline in achieving her dream. Marie even wears a red beret, something unseen in Pauline’s community. This proves that Marie is a pungent force that will not be stopped. She allows others to be able to dream about the possibility of doing what they want. Marie furthers Pauline’s way of thinking, allowing her further dream while making it all the real at the same time. Marie is the idea that anyone can achieve their dream. She pushes the boundaries imposed on her self or imposed by anyone else. This allows the author to use Marie as a symbol that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter the
The author transforms Pauline’s mindset to show that she can achieve her dreams. Pauline, throughout her life, was restricted to “[a] cushioned window”, to view the outside world (84). Pauline has been raised in a safe and secluded environment, isolated from the rest of her world. Yet, also protecting …show more content…
Marie, is an overwhelming, catalytic force that symbolizes Pauline’s willingness and effort to overcome her disabilities to reach her dreams. Pauline binds he self to the thought that she is limited, not being able to skate or even “[admit] [her] dream to anyone” (86). Marie challenges that thought saying that she cannot know that and one day she will help Pauline in achieving her dream. Marie even wears a red beret, something unseen in Pauline’s community. This proves that Marie is a pungent force that will not be stopped. She allows others to be able to dream about the possibility of doing what they want. Marie furthers Pauline’s way of thinking, allowing her further dream while making it all the real at the same time. Marie is the idea that anyone can achieve their dream. She pushes the boundaries imposed on her self or imposed by anyone else. This allows the author to use Marie as a symbol that anyone can achieve their dream, no matter the