A passage in chapter three describes him as a lonely man that is isolated from the world around him. ... This passage states his inner feelings and thoughts and provides the readers some of his characteristic qualities. ... This passage also provides emotional endearment for the readers, since it illustrates Patrick's compassion and perception. ... It talks about the people he meets and how they change his life. ... This causes the passage to be one of the most important ones in the story, since it informs the readers of Patrick's inner thoughts and feelings. ...

• Word Count: 3985
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

He then flashes back to the story of how his wife met the blind man when she worked for him as a reader. ... The narrator further denigrates the blind man by considering how dreadful it must have been for Beulah not to have been seen by the man she loved. ... I'll follow along with you. ... He seems to be uncomfortable with the notion of blindness, with his wife's connection to the man, and with his own inability to relate to other human beings. ... The narrator then tells the story of how his wife met the blind man. ...

• Word Count: 11148
• Approx Pages: 45
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School