ipl-logo

The Lamp At Noon Analysis

250 Words1 Page

Ellen, the protagonist in the short story “The Lamp at Noon” by Sinclair Ross is responsible for the death of the baby. Ellen is selfish, lonely, and frightened. She does not realize that life is never perfect, her isolation and fearfulness cloud her judgement and therefore lead her to make the irrational decision of running away in the midst of a dust storm, which she believes is the right decision for the betterment of her child’s future and for herself. Generally Ellen displays selfishness towards reasoning with her husband on leaving and staying at the farm. She knew that by moving into town that she would live a more elegant and uncomplicated life style, “I’m young still. I like pretty things”, she said to Paul. Her stubbornness

Show More
Related

  • Selfishness In Granite Point And The Lamp At Noon

    707 Words  | 3 Pages

    Through the loss of contact along with her sudden realization of what Mathew had done, Ellen went crazy, deciding to leave him to die. Likewise, in “The Lamp at Noon,” Paul’s selfishness triggered Ellen to spiral into insanity. “You’re a farmer’s wife now. It doesn’t matter what you used to be, or how you were brought up. You get enough to eat and wear.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of The Midnighters The Secret Hour By Scott Westerfeld

    213 Words  | 1 Pages

    The fictional book “The Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld” was interesting in its style and storyline. The author describes the setting with vivid details making it feel as if one could feel the same as the protagonists’. For example, the protagonist, Jessica Day, had just entered the secret hour where everything had froze into place, including the raindrops whereas the author described them as “millions of diamonds [filling] the air” (Westerfeld 24). The plot was interesting as strange beings would appear during this secret hour and it was the job of the Midnighters, which were particular people who managed to go into the secret hour, to fight them off. Though, overall, it was too cliched.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of Daniel Daylight

    246 Words  | 1 Pages

    People are continuously faced with difficult challenges and it takes a great deal of patience, persistence and perseverance in order to succeed, nonetheless, if one does not have the passion for what they are doing, they will not succeed. Daniel Daylight remained patient until the Kiwanis Music Festival to convey his message, that just like white people - Natives are human, and succeeds. “We are human. I knew it. And you know why I knew it, Mr. Tipper?”

    Read More

  • Character Analysis Of Paul In The Lamp At Noon By Sinclair Ross

    570 Words  | 3 Pages

    When Paul returns to his barn, he finally notices the state of his horses, something he should be able to care for with ease, and questions himself. “What [ ] could he do for his wife and son” (147) if he could barely care for the horses in his own barn? When I finally realized how selfish I was acting I “felt a sudden shame” (147) just like Paul. This realization led us to start thinking positively; maybe moving was a good thing. I remember feeling nervous as I built up the courage to go talk to my mother about how I honestly felt about the move, but also wanting to tell her that I was on board with it.

    Read More

  • In Cold Blood Quotes

    814 Words  | 4 Pages

    This wonderful man wanting to take care of his child become a father and have a family. He was willing to man up and help raised that baby he created and she denied him. The image imprinted into her skull making sure that she never forgets what she caused or done to him, will forever be played in her mind “Holland stumbled backwards, smoke wisping out of his chest like his heart was a fire that had been doused” (Rash 91). “I ran over to see how bad it was and saw Holland’s face gone white as August cotton bolls.”

    Read More

  • Night By Richard Rodriguez Analysis

    702 Words  | 3 Pages

    “In that instant I feel the thinness of his arms.” Rodriguez states this about his father and the current state that he is in. This is the first encounter and time Rodriguez and his father exchanged words that night. The reader can infer that his father is still upset about him being fluent in English. Rodriguez also notices the state his father is in and that he is getting old and that his mother looks very sad.

    Read More

  • The Trickster And The Talking Bulb Analysis

    1480 Words  | 6 Pages

    The Trickster Tale Trickster and the Talking Bulb is a Native American folklore. Native Americans would tell these tales orally to the children in their tribe. The trickster tales weren’t read from a book, they were told by and brought down from generation to generation. This particular tale is from The Winnebago Trickster Cycle. According to the passage on page 35 of the Norton Anthropology American Literature Beginnings to 1865, Winnebago is a term that comes from Algonquian people.

    Read More

  • Punctum In Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother

    754 Words  | 4 Pages

    As a photographer myself, the theory of punctum is not unknown to me; however, the application of the concept of punctum towards the perfomativity of a photograph is unchartered territory. The photograph I chose to analyze is Dorothea Lange’s renowned portrait Migrant Mother, which is a Great Depression-era photograph featuring a migrant farmer, and is among the most famous photographs from this turbulent chapter of American history. The raw emotion in the mother’s face, paired with her body language and grimy appearance, captivates viewers; however, it is not the mother that makes this image so powerful to me, but rather, the turned away children framing their mother. This detail adds a new dimension to the portrait for me.

    Read More

  • Los Angeles Notebook Summary

    1490 Words  | 6 Pages

    Meaning/Main Idea In the excerpt from Joan Didion’s “The Los Angeles Notebook, Didion’s main idea is that human behavior can be analyzed through mechanistic patterns, even though on the outside the cause, such as a Santa Ana wind, may seem supernatural. In the beginning of the excerpt, Didion describes the physical characteristics of a Santa Ana wind and continues on to explain people's instinctive reactions to these environmental conditions. She explains the pervasive effects of the Santa Ana by writing, “the baby frets, the maid sulks” (paragraph 1).

    Read More

  • The Mother Gwendolyn Brooks Analysis

    1024 Words  | 5 Pages

    When thinking of personal experiences, “The Mother” by Gwendolyn Brooks touches on the emotional topic of abortion. Even though this poem was published decades ago, it can still be seen very relevant to this day. Accepting abortion and the outcome can indeed be a challenging task for many, while others seem to adapt to it without much of a problem. Gwendolyn Brooks’ writing lets us take a look at the mothers view point of abortion and how a mother responds to her new situation. Throughout the poem, the speaker shows signs of grieving concern of the topic of abortion and its outcomes by presenting emotions of regret and memories, shame and guilt, and contradicting herself to almost justify what she has done.

    Read More

  • Child Neglect In The Glass Castle

    1548 Words  | 7 Pages

    Ellen knows that she is not going to live with her abusive father forever, she believes that she will find a loving family that will take her in and a place to call home. When Ellen goes to Church she notices a foster mother with many children. “I went to church and figured that the woman with all the girls lined up by her had to be the new mama for me and then I looked up and thanked the lord for sending me that dress. I said I look like I am worth something today and she will notice the dress first and then me inside it and say to herself I sure would like to have a girl like her”.

    Read More

  • The Lamp At Noon Sinclair Ross

    1187 Words  | 5 Pages

    In the short story "The Lamp at Noon" by Sinclair Ross, the theme of how weather affects mood is explored, highlighting the psychological impact of environmental factors on human emotions. The story portrays the isolation and despair of a couple, Ellen and Paul, as they struggle to survive a devastating dust storm on their farm, which leads to heightened tensions and emotional distress. Sinclair Ross uses the harsh and unforgiving weather to symbolize the couple's inner turmoil and the destructive effects of human isolation and environmental degradation on the human psyche. Ultimately, the story suggests that environmental factors such as weather have a profound impact on human emotions, and that this impact can be both physical and psychological,

    Read More

  • The Moonlight Scene Analysis

    613 Words  | 3 Pages

    After viewing Moonlight, which was personally my favorite film of the year, I choose to analyze the scene when Blue takes Chiron to the ocean and teaches him to swim (17:20-19:30). This scene first drew my attention because of Blue’s character. The dynamic of a crack dealer with a heart-of-gold has this duality about it where my heart tells me to love him as a person, but my head tells me that this person is Chiron’s mother’s dealer, and I should despise him for it. Yet, when I watch this scene I can’t help but think of how much I love Blue as a character. He is able to fill in for the role of a father figure, and teach Chiron about life.

    Read More

  • A Rose For Emily Isolation Analysis

    1189 Words  | 5 Pages

    Her town believed she was crazy because of the way she and her father carried themselves, the fact she had never married, and the way she dealt with grief. Throughout her life, her father turned away countless numbers of suitors, even well into her 30s, around marrying age. “None of the

    Read More

  • Playing In The Light Analysis

    754 Words  | 4 Pages

    Zoe Wicomb’s novel, Playing in the Light (2006), is set in the 1990s in Cape Town, South Africa, post apartheid. The novel revolves around Marion, the protagonist, and her intricate relationship with Brenda, the first person of color she has ever employed at her travel agency business. This post apartheid novel offers interesting and an insightful viewpoint of South Africa following the fall of apartheid. By analyzing the passages in this novel, one will be able to better understand race in the context of South Africa.

    Read More

More about The Lamp At Noon Analysis

Open Document