The Philosopher Sherwood Anderson

outline 1. Sherwood Anderson 2. Character list Summary 4. Notes 5. Analysis 6. Questions

Sherwood Anderson (September 13, 1876 – March 8, 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self- educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912, Sherwood Anderson

Doctor Parcival - A large man with a yellow moustache, he likes George Willard and often tells him with stories from his young days. He has an antisocial personality, who has suffered due to the society. George Willard - The young boy who gets to listen to the doctor's tales. The Doctor's brother - A railroad painter, who treated his family callously, yet he gave them money to spend Character List

Description of Doctor Parcival’s appearance Meet George Willard Tales about Parcival’s before move to Winesburg The doctor does not go to help the injured person Present Past Back to Present Summary

Brother’s money The doctor's relationship with his brother and his indignation about his mother loving his brother Remains of his past Warped ideas and philosophy Often no strength and base Discrimination from mother Warped his mind and created evilness in him = Jealous Notes - how his philosophy has been made

He lives completely inwardly not outwardly Shadow of his brother Why George Willward “I want to fill you with hatred and contempt so that you will be a superior being” (page 3 in the last paragraph) “Use up food that you wouldn’t otherwise sell. It makes no difference to me.” (page2 the 1 st paragraph) “Large man with a drooping mouth covered by a yellow mustache, always wore a dirty white waistcoat” (page1 the 1 st paragraph) Analysis of Dr.Parcival

1. He refuses to see a young injured girl after an accident for no apparent reason why? 2. What does it mean by everyone in the world is Christ and they are all crucified? Questions