Meet the Characters of "The Short Happy Life of Francis Maco
In Hemingway's short story, "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," the characters are rich and full of life. Like a dance, Hemingway carefully choreographs the characters around each other. Each character, as the story is revealed, is shown with both strengths and weaknesses. The three main characters, Francis and Margot Macomber and Robert Wilson begin the story with a cordial relationship, which deteriorates with Margot and Wilson's blooming relationship.By marrying Francis for his money instead of his personality, Margot is an example of modern women. Margot is a demanding woman; she is accustomed to obtaining what she wants, when she wants it. Liking her men to have courage, she discards the cowards in favor of the more courageous. To compensate for her mistake in marrying Francis, Margot flirts with the other stronger and more courageous men, such as Wilson. There are several instances in which Margot gives hints to her liking of Mr. Wilson. At the opening of the story, Francis, Margot, and Wilson have returned from a lion hunt and are going to have a drink. Francis suggests drinks such a lemonade or lime juice. In Hemingway's story when Wilson suggests drinking a gimlet, Margot immediately says, "I'll have
Later that day, when they go to retrieve the fallen buffalo, they find that one of them has made it into the brush and now they must go after it. Michelle Sugiyama says that Francis does not begin to fight Margot's infidelities until after she has been with Wilson. Francis briefly argues with Margot saying, "You think that I'll take anything," to which Margot replies, "I know you will, sweet" (23). As Lynn points out, "Wilson had armed himself with a 'short, ugly, shockingly big-bored . Lauraleigh O'Meara notes that Macomber speaks too freely when he admits to cowardly behavior (28). Wilson exhibits his courage when hunting the lion. Another problem Hemingway presents is Francis' trouble controlling Margot. Not only is this act dishonest and illegal, but it is also brutal. cannot manage emasculating women" (28). Speaking in this manner not only helps Wilson, but also the reader to realize the cowardliness Francis possesses. In addition to being a coward, Francis cannot control Margot, nor can he provide for her.
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