Question

Marcy suffers quietly in the story.do you agree?why?why not? What values can be learnt from her character?

Answer 1

Marcy has been depicted as an ideal wife in the story A Dog Named Duke. She stands by her husband during his very tough time after the accident and the ensuing paralytic recovery. She exhibits supreme patience and ideal values of a responsible wife. She doesn't show her grief in front of Hooper lest it fuhrer make him more miserable. Though not a dog lover herself, she takes good care of Duke after Hooper's accident. She is sensitive to the great dog's unique qualities. She is grateful to Duke for helping her husband be on his own. And at the end, when Duke is knocked over by car, she immediately rushes him to the hospital ; she is very much concerned about Duke. And finally the loss of Duke deeply affects her.