Question

What are the characteristics of the characters in the umbrella man by Roal Dahl ?​

Answer 1

Explanation: "The Umbrella Man" is a short story written by Roald Dahl. It was first published in 1946 in the collection "Over to You: Ten Stories of Flyers and Flying." The story is set in World War II and follows an encounter between a young pilot and a mysterious umbrella man in a park in London. The story is known for its twist ending. While I cannot provide verbatim excerpts from copyrighted texts, I can offer a general overview of the characters' characteristics in the story:

The Pilot (Narrator): The story is narrated by a young Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot who is on leave in London. He is eager to spend his money and have a good time before returning to the war. He is initially skeptical of the umbrella man's story and intentions but becomes intrigued by the man's offer of magic.

The Umbrella Man: The titular character is an older man sitting on a park bench. He is dressed in old-fashioned clothing and carries a large, battered umbrella. He claims to possess magical powers and offers to make anything the pilot desires appear, in exchange for a shilling. He seems eccentric and mysterious, leaving the pilot unsure whether to believe his claims.

The Bartender: The pilot visits a pub where he encounters a bartender. The bartender is dubious about the pilot's encounter with the umbrella man and warns him not to be taken in by such stories. This interaction adds an element of skepticism and doubt to the pilot's experience.

The characters in "The Umbrella Man" contribute to the story's sense of mystery and intrigue. The umbrella man's enigmatic nature and the pilot's internal struggle to decide whether or not to believe in magic form the central conflict of the story. As with many of Dahl's works, the story takes an unexpected turn, challenging the reader's assumptions and leaving them with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Answer 2

Four Dreams of Linchuan are four legendary plays by Tang Xianzu, an outstanding playwright in the late Ming Dynasty. They are called "Four Dreams of Linchuan", "Peony Pavilion", "Nanke Ji" and "Handan Ji", which fully demonstrate the author's theory of "affection". They reached the peak of contemporary theatrical creation. The most influenced by Tang Xianzu's drama creation is the Linchuan school, the representative figures are Zhang Jian, Hong Sheng and so on. When Hong Sheng created the Hall of Eternal Life, he mentioned Tang Xianzu's influence on his drama creation in the preface, which was not only influenced by Tang Xianzu's style, but also influenced by Tang Xianzu's theme. Even Shen Jing, a leading figure of the Wujiang School, although his theory of drama was opposite to Tang Xianzu's, he also adapted plays such as The Peony Pavilion into new dramas. Tang Xianzu's influence on later generations is not only reflected in the dramatists, but also has a profound impact on actors. First of all, many operas are honored to stage Tang Xianzu's plays. During the Qing Dynasty, the staging of Tang Xianzu's plays had become one of the important criteria to measure strength.Four Dreams of Linchuan are four legendary plays by Tang Xianzu, an outstanding playwright in the late Ming Dynasty. They are called "Four Dreams of Linchuan", "Peony Pavilion", "Nanke Ji" and "Handan Ji", which fully demonstrate the author's theory of "affection". They reached the peak of contemporary theatrical creation. The most influenced by Tang Xianzu's drama creation is the Linchuan school, the representative figures are Zhang Jian, Hong Sheng and so on. When Hong Sheng created the Hall of Eternal Life, he mentioned Tang Xianzu's influence on his drama creation in the preface, which was not only influenced by Tang Xianzu's style, but also influenced by Tang Xianzu's theme. Even Shen Jing, a leading figure of the Wujiang School, although his theory of drama was opposite to Tang Xianzu's, he also adapted plays such as The Peony Pavilion into new dramas. Tang Xianzu's influence on later generations is not only reflected in the dramatists, but also has a profound impact on actors. First of all, many operas are honored to stage Tang Xianzu's plays. During the Qing Dynasty, the staging of Tang Xianzu's plays had become one of the important criteria to measure strength.