Compare and contrast the characters of Salvatore's fiancee and Assunta
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In William Somerset Maugham's short story “Salvatore”, Assunta married Salvatore, the protagonist of the story. Though ...
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In William Somerset Maugham's short story "Salvatore", Assunta married Salvatore, the protagonist of the story. Though initially Salvatore perceived her as an ugly woman who was older than he, finally they got married and that proved to be a good decision on his part.
Born to an Italian fisher family, the first part of Salvatore's life went well when he was happy taking care of his younger brothers and diving into the sea at will. He was in love and engaged with a pretty young girl living on the Grande Marina. Everything had been going well until he set out on his journey to abroad on military service. Salvatore was homesick and he missed his near and dear ones, especially 'the girl he loved so dearly'. He became ill frequently, and finally returned home with rheumatism, declared unfit for further service.