The Man
in Black:
(Character of the Man in Black)
-
Oliver Goldsmith
“The
Man in Black” is a story written by Oliver Goldsmith. He created the character
of man in black in an interesting manner. The man in black is inconsistent in
his character. He does not practice what he preaches. He is generous even to a
fault. He pretends to be very economical. He tries to hide his sympathy for the
suffering. He seems to be ashamed of his natural kindness. In spite of his
efforts, he can not help revealing his true nature.
The man in black often complains against
beggars. He calls them vagabonds and deceivers. He thinks that helping beggars encourages
idleness in them. He criticizes the magistrates for being liberal towards them.
But in practice, he gives a piece of silver to the man in rags. He buys the
bundle of chips from the sailor to help him. He offers the same to another beggar maid having
had nothing else to offer her.
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Noojilla Srinivas
Lecturer in English
Govt. Degree College -
Alamuru
M: 7981862200
email:
noojillasrinivas@gmail.com
very brief excellent
ReplyDeleteGood observation Dear Noojila.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your observations. I had studied this in my college days and am truly surprised to read about "The Man in Black"
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