1. Explication of Doris Lessing's "A WOMAN ON THE ROOF"
... , watching indulgent, though his expression reminded Stanley that he was married. And young Tom felt envious of Stanley's ease in badinage: felt, too, that Stanley's getting off with Mrs Pritchett left his romance with the woman on the roof safe and intact. Here we find two things happening :- a) Harry, seems to act like Stanley's guardian, giving Stanley expressions reminding him he was married. Harry ... I am sure made him feel really small. Tom noticed that she still hadn't moved. A bit of the hot wind blew her black hair softly; it shone and was iridescent, brought his mind back to t...
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- Grade Level: High School