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Paul's Case: The Drawing Master

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Paul’s Case is an account of disheartening events, all of which begins in Pittsburg, in the early 1900’s. Paul is unlike other high school kids his age, and seems to always be in some sort of mischief. As our story’s main character and anti-hero, Paul’s nature is one his peers cannot fathom. His personality can be described as unrealistic, dissembled and deep down, suicidal. He is the school’s exile, yet looks at just about everyone with weak revulsion. A hopeless Paul seeks accession throughout the entire story, while battling himself, and others. Paul uses his obsession of art as an escape of his own consciousness, and ultimately never finds peace within himself. Paul’s father is another character in this story who admits his perplexity …show more content…

Deep down, they supposed Paul is disgusted by them. However, Paul never displays any emotion, except a faint smile during their assessment. Following the meeting, The Drawing Master is one of the only faculty members that defends Paul, and suggest that he disordered, rather than insolent. He informs the other instructors that Paul’s mother had passed and is one of the only people who are actually concerned for Paul. This piece of information causes the faculty to feel sorrow for the teen; “humiliated to have felt so vindictive toward a mere boy” Later that night, Paul skips out on supper and goes to work. He is scheduled to work that evening at Carnegie Hall; where he is an usher. With a little time to spare, and the halls doors not yet open, Paul spends a brief moment in the picture gallery. Paul is fleetingly captivated by a painting named “Blue Rico”. As Paul is about to begin his night at work, he excitedly tumbles into his uniform. For Paul loves his job as a notable usher, and allows his work to reflect his passion. The people in Paul’s section think of him as a charming young man, and Paul liked to think they remembered him. Carnegie Hall was Paul’s place of sanctuary and as the house filled, Paul grew more

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