Essay The man who loved flowers
’The Man Who Loved Flowers’ is a short story written by Stephen King in 1977. The story takes place on a beautiful spring evening in New York City. From the outside it looks like a normal day in the Big Apple with a lovely atmosphere because of the weather and time of year. However, there is a lot more to add and the theme of crime and violence plays a big role.
A limited third person narrator tells the story. The viewpoint is from the main character and most of his feelings are known.
As the title indicates the text’s main character is a man and he likes to buy flowers at the flower stands along 3rd Avenue. He is dressed nicely by wearing a grey suit. Furthermore, he has blue eyes and dark hair. Although it is not stated directly in the text he lives in New York City. The main character is a nice young man and it is exemplified with his conversation and behavior towards the flower vendor and an old woman. A good example is on page 178 line 11-12 where he talks with the flower vendor and appears as friendly.“ “I’m gonna tell you what I think. Hey! Advice is still free, isn’t it?” The young man smiled and said. ”I guess it’s the only thing left that is.” ”
From both the old lady and the flower vendor the impression of him is that he is just a normal young man who is in love with a woman as likes to surprise with small gifts despite his lack of economic resources.
The setting is described with many details and the reader has the feeling of being there by him or herself. First of all the description of the atmosphere is thorough and the reader has the feeling it is all about love. It is essential for the understanding of the text to know what breaks the atmosphere though. The important part here is the radio news where it is said on line 6-7 on page 176 that a hammer murderer is still on the loose.
Because of that we know that the main character is a serial killer and he is not that lovely, nice man as the first impression was. He kills the woman as he bought the
A limited third person narrator tells the story. The viewpoint is from the main character and most of his feelings are known.
As the title indicates the text’s main character is a man and he likes to buy flowers at the flower stands along 3rd Avenue. He is dressed nicely by wearing a grey suit. Furthermore, he has blue eyes and dark hair. Although it is not stated directly in the text he lives in New York City. The main character is a nice young man and it is exemplified with his conversation and behavior towards the flower vendor and an old woman. A good example is on page 178 line 11-12 where he talks with the flower vendor and appears as friendly.“ “I’m gonna tell you what I think. Hey! Advice is still free, isn’t it?” The young man smiled and said. ”I guess it’s the only thing left that is.” ”
From both the old lady and the flower vendor the impression of him is that he is just a normal young man who is in love with a woman as likes to surprise with small gifts despite his lack of economic resources.
The setting is described with many details and the reader has the feeling of being there by him or herself. First of all the description of the atmosphere is thorough and the reader has the feeling it is all about love. It is essential for the understanding of the text to know what breaks the atmosphere though. The important part here is the radio news where it is said on line 6-7 on page 176 that a hammer murderer is still on the loose.
Because of that we know that the main character is a serial killer and he is not that lovely, nice man as the first impression was. He kills the woman as he bought the