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W. Somerset Maugham’s “The Outstation” tells an entertaining story that comments on the human condition itself. It is a story based on the conflicts of two very different men. These characters seem drawn from reality, each living in their own little world. Pride blinds them to the world around them, and leads them to misery. Conflict and character are central to Maugham’s theme.
Maugham reveals facets of the characters with a few techniques. Through dialogue, we get hints at what the characters feel about each other and themselves. We also find out what kind of people they are through their use of language. For example, it is clear in the way Mr. Warburton speaks that he is prim and cultivated. When Allen Cooper speaks, it is clear that he is rough around the edges because of his use of jargon. We also learn a lot about the character through the use of their actions. Daily routines and treatment of others by the characters give us more insight into who they are. Through authorial comment, the narration gives us more understanding of each character. These techniques also show us the building conflict in the story.
The conflict between the two characters starts right at the beginning of the story when th
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Mr. Warburton is almost pleased to hear of the tension between Cooper and his servant, Abas. He realizes that Cooper is leading himself into trouble. When Cooper oversteps his boundaries and Mr. Warburton gets a warning that it will lead to Coopers death he does warn Cooper, but only because it is his duty. He could have taken more measures to avoid the death of Cooper, but he secretly wised for it. When Cooper was murdered he felt relief and even joy, not remorse.
Mr. Warburton is described as an “unadulterated common snob. He is not as great as he sees himself and puts on airs to be. He denies his family background because he craves a more prominent one. “He would much rather be snubbed by a person of quality than flattered by a commoner.” He does not see himself as a snob, just someone who prefers his own kind. He is insecure about how others see him, so he creates a much more important person than he really is. He is condescending to those he believes are under him, but not cruel. In fact, he is honest and generous. He treats his servants well because he knows that he will get respect in return. He is a snob, but also prides himself in being an English gentleman. He detests Cooper because he sees him as ill bred and rude but can’t see that his prejudgments and blind sarcasm brought on some of the tension between them.
Through his use of Character and conflict, Maugham has warned us of the dangers of pride and ignorance. Both of these men were so insecure in themselves that they had to put on airs that made them very imprudent and incongruous to most people. Both of these men spent so much time judging and hating each other that they lead themselves to misery. Cooper is dead and Mr. Warburton is destined to live out his life in the same, lonely routine he is accustomed too, watching what he craves from afar. Through his use of
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