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Winesburg, Ohio is written after World War I to illuminate the disillusionment toward a modern society, which is business and industry oriented. In Sherwood Anderson portrayal of the small town of Winesburg, Ohio, there are many components that deal with the grotesque and sexuality. ... The grotesque characters of Winesburg, refuse to see the truth of their sexuality therefore, issues and events alter their lifestyle and daily lives in which they manage to survive.
The carpenter is the first example of a grotesque figure. ... The narrator, the old writer, in “The Book of the Grotesque”, creates this character. The old writer dreams of grotesque figures while in bed because his fear of a heart attack makes him feel more alive. ... Wings hands are a manifestation of his being grotesque. ...
Alice Hindmind is another member of the grotesque family. ... This brings him into close contact with the townspeople as he searches for stories and tell the stories of the grotesque.
All in all, the characters that make up Winesburg, Ohio refuses to accept their truth of being. The simple things that make them grotesque are the main things that make them who they are.
Approximate Word count = 1365
Approximate Pages = 5.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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