Kay Boyle’s Winter Night is a gloomy story in more than one way. It is about a girl name Felicia, who is basically always left home with a maid or babysitter. One odd night, she gets a sitter, or “sitting parent” (as they are referred to in this story) that is unlike the caregivers she is accustomed to meeting. The woman not only presents a depressing demeanor, but also talks to Felicia and is affectionate towards her. The girl (Felicia) is fortunate and doesn’t quite understand the sitter’s personality. The woman who has seen some sadness and hunger is reminded of a particular little girl much less fortunate than Felicia because there is a resemblance. Age and financial status determines the way people view the world.
In the first place, Felicia’s
In the first place, Felicia’s