To find the theme(s) in the story "On Her Knees" - ask yourself the question: What is the story about? From your answer to that question, you should be able to arrive at a theme or two.
A theme for it could be: you should always make sure you have proof for your accusations. Some other themes are pride, dignity, relationship between mother and son.
Pride and dignity of the working class Even though Carol works as a house maid, she still maintains her dignity. She does not do anything which may cause her to fall in her eyes. She would rather leave the job than apologize for a mistake she has not made. She can afford to do this as she is taken as a domestic benchmark, and thus has many more offers waiting in line for her services.
The understanding relationship between mother and son. The entire story in fact revolves around the relationship of the mother and the son. The mother has taken up a low, demeaning job just to support her family and send her son to university. The son is trying as much as possible to help his mother and joins her at work sometimes even though he hates going.
Exploitation of the helpless In this story Carol is being exploited by every person, whose house she works in. Victor repeatedly mentions that she is being underpaid and being made to work more and more. He refers to them as “the worst payers.”
self-pride, helplessness this might be some themes
ReplyDeleteDevelop these thoughts... these are good :)
ReplyDeleteA theme for it could be: you should always make sure you have proof for your accusations. Some other themes are pride, dignity, relationship between mother and son.
ReplyDeleteFantastic :)
ReplyDeletePride and dignity of the working class Even though Carol works as a house maid, she still maintains her dignity. She does not do anything which may cause her to fall in her eyes. She would rather leave the job than apologize for a mistake she has not made. She can afford to do this as she is taken as a domestic benchmark, and thus has many more offers waiting in line for her services.
ReplyDeleteThe understanding relationship between mother and son. The entire story in fact revolves around the relationship of the mother and the son. The mother has taken up a low, demeaning job just to support her family and send her son to university. The son is trying as much as possible to help his mother and joins her at work sometimes even though he hates going.
Exploitation of the helpless In this story Carol is being exploited by every person, whose house she works in. Victor repeatedly mentions that she is being underpaid and being made to work more and more. He refers to them as “the worst payers.”
the theme is honesty
ReplyDeleteYes well said
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