The Son's Veto: Summary, Analysis Themes & Characters
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Analysis, summary, themes, characters in the short story "The Son's Veto" written by Thomas Hardy.
Thomas Hardy
• A Victorian realist, influenced both in his novels and poetry by Romanticism
• Highly critical of much in Victorian society, though focused more on the declining rural society.
• Regarded himself primarily as a poet
Exposition: The exposition phase of the story takes place after a significant event and serves to provide background information and introduce the main characters. Sophy, the protagonist, is depicted as physically disabled and confined to a wheelchair. Her disability becomes a defining aspect of her character and influences her experiences throughout the narrative. Randolph, Sophy's son, is portrayed as highly educated, having attended Oxford. He often corrects his mother's English, highlighting the stark contrast in their education levels. This leads to a sense of embarrassment for Sophy and emphasizes the social divide between them. Confl…