Painful discoveries are a common subject in short stories. The two that stood out the most are Hemiuguars “The End Of Something” and shaws “The Girls in Their Summer Dresses”.
“The End Of Something” shows a wonderful example of a painful discovery. It is very emotional and upsetting. It all got started when Nick and Marjorie set out to visit old Horton’s bay and have a wonderful picnic. But as the day goes on they will find out that it will not be so wonderful after all. The emotional and painful discovery is that Marjorie will find out that Nick doesn’t have feelings for her anymore. The spark that ignited this discovery was when Nick said “I don’t feel like eating”(33). This obviously raised suspicion for Marjorie. A few moments later, Nick said “It isn’t fun an
These stories have shown how one painful discovery in a relationship can cause a break up while another painful discovery in a relationship can be resolved.
“The Girls In Their Summer Dresses” also sows a great and interesting example of a painful discovery. Unlike “The End Of Something”, this relationship stays intact. This story begins with a lively walk in downtown New York. Frances and Michael agreed to be with each other all day. This is clearly shown when Frances says “I want to go out with my husband all day long”(5). Michael replies in joy “what’s to stop us?”(5). They both seem to think that there going to have a wonderful day together. But as the day continues they will be terrible mistaken. The painful discovery starts to come alive when Frances is accusing Mich