Question

character sketch of mr.Easton with a special reference to his portrayal as. a young woman's romantic vision of marshal. story hearts and hands​

Answer 1

Answer:

In O. Henry’s short story “Hearts and Hands”, Mr. Easton is presented as a handsome young man with a bold and frank manner. He previously used to live in Washington but later shifted to the West for a better way of living. But in pursuit of more money, he indulged himself in some criminal activities. Now he was being taken to the Leavenworth prison for seven years of imprisonment for counterfeiting. So, it is evident that he is quite ambitious and reckless. Like Miss Fairchild, he is also unwise and at a moral corruption, ready to do anything to earn more money.

Explanation:

Mr Easton has been arrested for imprisonment of seven years on charges of counterfeiting. However, when he is being taken to prison by the Marshall in a train, he meets Miss Fairchild who is an old acquaintance. He does not wish to be embarrassed. The Marshall sensing Eason’s discomfort he is being imprisoned by Easton for counterfeiting. Mr Easton does not bother to correct this statement. This shows that he is very good at fooling people. He likes playing with his identity that makes him an imitation and unreal just like the counterfeit money he printed.

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