Question

8. What belief about art does Cather hint at in "Paul's Case"?

Art makes life less monotonous, common, and ugly.
Art is only for the rich and famous-everyone else should ignore it.
Art is unimportant and should be avoided by most people.
Art is a dangerous trap for people who are susceptible to its beauty.

Answer 1

Based on the story "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, she hints at the belief that art makes life less monotonous, common, and ugly. Paul finds the world around him monotonous, and he is drawn to art because it offers him a way out of this dullness. Cather suggests that art has the power to transform ordinary life into something magical and extraordinary.