Literary Misunderstanding Themes: A Comparative Analysis

Literary Misunderstanding Themes: A Comparative Analysis

Cather’s “The Sculptor’s Funeral” is a story of the clash of values between the inhabitants of the frontier town and Harvey Merrick, an artist to which he is returning in death. Only by escaping to the east, a representation of more civilized values, traditions has Merrick been able to fulfill his artistic ambitions, but the fulfillment was premised on total sacrifice for himself. On the other hand, in “Desiree’s Baby,” Chopin brings out a story of a South which involves widespread racism, love and prejudice. The essay will compare Cather’s “The Sculptor’s Funeral” and Chopin’s “Desiree’s Baby.” Truly in small communities, some…