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The plot of the story itself is arranged in such a way that by the end of the story, the reader has not only formed a sense of sympathy for the protagonist, but the reader has also formed a close identity with the protagonist. The author purposely displays the plot in such a way that the reader initially cannot relate to, or really even sympathize with, the main character. Then, as the plot further unfolds, the author skillfully gives the main character an identity that the reader can relate to, and he artfully entangles the reader in a web formed by the main character’s own imagination; a web so intricately designed and seemingly so real that the reader finds him/herself as shocked as the main character is himself when the web is suddenly unraveled and the reality of the situation, death, is revealed. By the end of the plot, the reader has formed such a close identity with the main character that all of the delusions that the main character experiences are as real to the reader as they are to him. This appears to have been the intent of the author and the main importance of the plot. The plot is organized in such a manner that, in the beginning, it is very difficult for the reader to identify with the main character. Little information is given in regard to the main character; he is nameless, the nature of his crime is unknown, and little description is given to him other than his being tied up, awaiting execution. This air of mystery about the main character serves to spark the interest of the reader in him; while as yet the beginning of the plot fails to stir up any feelings of sympathy for the main character, let alone a formation of identity for the character, it does succeed in holding the reader’s interest in the main character. As the plot continues, the author selectively doles out tidbits of information in regard to the protagonist; the reader soon learns that he is a distinguished gentleman, a civilian from Alabama, he has fine features and is dressed well, and he wears a kindly expression. It is at this point that the reader can somewhat sympathize with the protagonist; while the nature of his crime is yet unknown, enough information has been given about the appearance and demeanor of the protagonist that he does not seem to be the menacing criminal that one might imagine would be standing before soldiers, awaiting execution. His description is rather pleasing to the reader, and the reader cannot help but pity the protagonist’s situation, and may even find him/herself believing that whatever crime he is accused of, he is innocent.
Approximate Word count = 1736
Approximate Pages = 6.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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