"The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams. This essay analizes how theme is expressed through character.

"The Use of Force", a short story by William Carlos Williams published in 1938 depicts the story of two characters in confrontation. The narrative implies the severity of a situation when social roles and personal impulses intertwine. An analysis can be done by determining the correlation amongst characters and this theme. The man's behaviour towards the girl and this young patient's reaction emphasize the difficulties people have separating emotions and standards. The doctor, the main character, and his patient, a young girl, portray a troubled encounter that is subject to discussion.
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