Comparing Maria Thins And Griet In Girl With A Pearl Earring
In the novel, "Girl With a Pearl Earring," by Tracy Chevalier, Maria Thins and Griet have an interesting sort of relationship. At first, Maria Thins' view of Griet is on the verge of cruel and very criticizing. But that opinion that she has of Griet changes for the positive. Griet, on the other hand, fears and looks up to Maria. She feels that Maria has some qualities of a role model. But she also knows that she does not want to be exactly like her. These qualities are what make their relationship extremely complex.
Maria's thoughts of Griet at the start of the book were very harsh. She felt that Griet was just another insignificant maid that she and her family could push and order around. Maria Thins degraded her once when she was showing …show more content…
But she often is confused about how she truly feels about her. Sometimes Maria would make her feel ashamed about a decision she made once she found out about it. But she was also kind to Griet. For example, she kept one of Griet's biggest secrets, assisting Vermeer with his paintings by grinding the paint. She also knows that Griet is posing for one of those paintings, something that Catharina, Vermeer's wife, could never know about. "You help him to paint faster, girl," she (Maria Thins) said in a low voice, "and you'll keep your place here. Not a word to my daughter or Tanneke, now." (page 110) Griet learns that for the most part, Maria Thins is a trustworthy person that can keep a secret if it is for the greater good.
In the beginning, Maria Thins is suspicious of Griet. Griet, on the other hand, is wary of Maria. They are both very aware of one another and both seem to have trust issues. Maria is always keeping a sharp eye out for trouble. Griet is quite intent on not making a mistake, especially in front of Maria; she is unsure of the consequences that may end up resulting from her actions. But they both learn to trust one another after getting to know the other's ways. Griet trusts that Maria will not give away her secrets. Maria knows that she can trust Griet to do her job and that she will do it properly as
Maria's thoughts of Griet at the start of the book were very harsh. She felt that Griet was just another insignificant maid that she and her family could push and order around. Maria Thins degraded her once when she was showing …show more content…
But she often is confused about how she truly feels about her. Sometimes Maria would make her feel ashamed about a decision she made once she found out about it. But she was also kind to Griet. For example, she kept one of Griet's biggest secrets, assisting Vermeer with his paintings by grinding the paint. She also knows that Griet is posing for one of those paintings, something that Catharina, Vermeer's wife, could never know about. "You help him to paint faster, girl," she (Maria Thins) said in a low voice, "and you'll keep your place here. Not a word to my daughter or Tanneke, now." (page 110) Griet learns that for the most part, Maria Thins is a trustworthy person that can keep a secret if it is for the greater good.
In the beginning, Maria Thins is suspicious of Griet. Griet, on the other hand, is wary of Maria. They are both very aware of one another and both seem to have trust issues. Maria is always keeping a sharp eye out for trouble. Griet is quite intent on not making a mistake, especially in front of Maria; she is unsure of the consequences that may end up resulting from her actions. But they both learn to trust one another after getting to know the other's ways. Griet trusts that Maria will not give away her secrets. Maria knows that she can trust Griet to do her job and that she will do it properly as