As noted on page 76, “The man saved his money to bring her here. He saved and saved because she was alone with the baby boy in that country. He worked two jobs. He came home late and he left early. Everyday.” He is forced to be a superhero and save this woman by working extensively. Because he is a male, the immediate reaction for him is to be the breadwinner, even if the woman could help. In addition, the author writes “She sits at home because she is afraid to go outside without his permission,” (Page 102). Sally is so frightened by the power of her spouse that she is unable to leave her own home. Thus adding onto the idea that a man’s role is one of much control which is represented in the novel as forceful isolation and ownership among women. Clearly the author intended to for the reader to perceive a man’s identity through his masculinity, how he runs his home, and what he uses his power to
As noted on page 76, “The man saved his money to bring her here. He saved and saved because she was alone with the baby boy in that country. He worked two jobs. He came home late and he left early. Everyday.” He is forced to be a superhero and save this woman by working extensively. Because he is a male, the immediate reaction for him is to be the breadwinner, even if the woman could help. In addition, the author writes “She sits at home because she is afraid to go outside without his permission,” (Page 102). Sally is so frightened by the power of her spouse that she is unable to leave her own home. Thus adding onto the idea that a man’s role is one of much control which is represented in the novel as forceful isolation and ownership among women. Clearly the author intended to for the reader to perceive a man’s identity through his masculinity, how he runs his home, and what he uses his power to