To truly understand every aspect of a story literary criticism must be applied. A literary critic is an individual that observes various forms of literature in the form of stories, plays, and poems. Willa Sibert Cather is the author of the short story called, “Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament” and this story specifically applies to almost any literary theory. Cather provides an abundance of information that allows for literary criticism with the influence of the various types of literary theories. Cather is known for using the life long experiences of herself, friends, and family to construct and write several pieces of literature. A portion of the short story “Paul 's Case: A Study in Temperament” takes place in New York and Pittsburg, which are both areas that Cather has resided. This particular short story also has many other examples of the author incorporating her personal experiences into the story.
