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This document is a short story titled ‘Paul’s Case: A Study in Temperament’ by Willa Cather. It follows the story of Paul, a high school student who is suspended for his misbehavior. The story explores Paul’s defiant attitude and the reactions of his teachers. This document is the full text of the story.
What's inside
- Paul's suspension and meeting with the faculty
- Paul's defiant attitude and teachers' reactions
- Paul's background and physical appearance
- Paul's behavior during the inquisition
- Teachers' confusion and frustration
- Paul's escape and evening plans
Who it is for: Students of literature, especially those studying short stories. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Paul's Case: A Study in Temperament is a short story by Willa Cather. It follows the life of Paul, a high school student who struggles with his environment and his own temperament.
Paul's School Suspension
Paul is called before the faculty of his high school to explain his misbehavior. He lies to them about wanting to return to school, and his teachers struggle to describe his defiant attitude.
Paul's Daydreams
Paul imagines himself in a luxurious hotel, surrounded by wealth and elegance. He contrasts this with his reality of ushering at the theater and living in a modest home.
Paul's Shopping Spree
Paul spends a day buying new clothes and accessories, then checks into a fancy hotel. He enjoys feeling part of the wealthy world he admires.
Paul's Final Moments
Paul spends his last day in the city, enjoying the sights and sounds. He ends his life by throwing himself in front of a train, feeling that he has left much undone.
Key terms
- temperament
- A person's nature, or the way they typically behave and react.
- dandy
- Someone who dresses in an elaborate, fashionable way.
- belladonna
- A plant whose berries are poisonous and can dilate pupils.
- usher
- Someone who shows people to their seats, often in a theater.
- Waldorf
- The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, a famous luxury hotel.
- Metropolitan Opera
- A famous opera company in New York City.
Questions this document helps with
- What are Paul's main problems at school?
- How does Paul imagine his ideal life?
- Why does Paul end his life?
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