The family dog Jupiter does not appear or is talked about frequently in this story, but yet his role is important because Jupiter symbolizes the opposite of conformity and a carefree spirit that Francis Weed wants to be. Jupiter was a rebel; he didn't obey any rules, in fact spent more time breaking them. "Jupiter went where he pleased, ransacking wastebaskets, clotheslines, garbage pails, and shoe bags. He broke up garden parties and tennis matches..."(14). Jupiter's actions show that neither does he care or put effort in pleasing or impressing anyone, it seems what concerns him is his happiness. Even though these are selfish acts

As you can see each and every secondary character that John Cheever has planted in this story has a reason and specific function. Cheever used them to bring out the different facets of Francis Weed. Jupiter and the Maid where employed to emphasize and reveal the various inner people in him. Jupiter portraying the freedom that Francis wants, and the Maid, a walking lesson to the consequences that a social rebel may face. Others such as Anne interacted with Francis and made him aware of and bring out hidden parts that correspond to his present self. By carrying out their roles they aided, to Francis’s character development and resolving dilemmas in his life.

, Francis's character is full of envy because Jupiter is still his own boss. However, what we might think keeps Francis from idolizing Jupiter's attitude, is how his spontaneous and full of life nature made him "...an anomaly. His retrieving instincts and his high spirits were out of place in Shady Hill"(10). It may have very well settled his faith because of his mischief "The Wrightsons' German gardener or the Farquarsons' cook would soon poison him. Even old Mr. Nixon might put some arsenic in the garbage that Jupiter loved"(25).

However, the character Anne Murchison affects Francis the most, She represents to him youth that he has lost and an escape from the conformist society he

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