The Crow in the Woods The Crow in the Woods by John Updike is unlike any other story I have read before. The author does an odd but wonderful job in describing in detail the thoughts and surroundings of an average married man. This story meets course goal number seven as it enhances the students’ understanding of the value of holistic thinking in making informed judgments and in applying values as they become increasingly conscious of what is at stake if we fail to understand the relationship between human culture and the environment. The male character in this story gives us insight of his feelings and surroundings, detailed in a peculiar yet foggy tone. This story is unique, as we all live and think of life differently. Moreover, we take
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As he and his wife depart the couples extravagant home, they are greeted with the outside world covered in a blanket of snow. Moreover, the man begins to characterize the landlord in an aged point of view, on the contrary, he also views him as owning many possessions and having a great deal of power. As a matter of fact, the man implies that the old man could own the snow outside as well. As they settled in at home, he and his wife made love. In a response of gratitude, he responds to the cry of their child. This action of love symbolizes the gratitude the man feels towards his wife as his need was …show more content…
Noises, objects, and colors are intricately described, especially the light illuminating the baby’s room, making everything look pure. On the other hand, the reactions his body has to the environment make him realize he is still a bit drunk from dinner. The stimulus the man is receiving from his environment make his body react in nature intended ways. At this point, the author decides to describe the characters’ bodily actions in full detail. This detail gives a strange, nevertheless interesting twist to the story. The author also compares the surroundings of the home to objects and animals in nature. As the man brings his daughter with him downstairs, her gentle touches on his body make him feel loved. Immediately, the man realizes he is content without any
As he and his wife depart the couples extravagant home, they are greeted with the outside world covered in a blanket of snow. Moreover, the man begins to characterize the landlord in an aged point of view, on the contrary, he also views him as owning many possessions and having a great deal of power. As a matter of fact, the man implies that the old man could own the snow outside as well. As they settled in at home, he and his wife made love. In a response of gratitude, he responds to the cry of their child. This action of love symbolizes the gratitude the man feels towards his wife as his need was …show more content…
Noises, objects, and colors are intricately described, especially the light illuminating the baby’s room, making everything look pure. On the other hand, the reactions his body has to the environment make him realize he is still a bit drunk from dinner. The stimulus the man is receiving from his environment make his body react in nature intended ways. At this point, the author decides to describe the characters’ bodily actions in full detail. This detail gives a strange, nevertheless interesting twist to the story. The author also compares the surroundings of the home to objects and animals in nature. As the man brings his daughter with him downstairs, her gentle touches on his body make him feel loved. Immediately, the man realizes he is content without any