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This 5 page paper paper looks at the characters of Mrs. Hammond and Leslie in Somerset Maugham's The Letter. Symbolism is also noted. The film version directed by William Wyler is mentioned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Source Characterization in The Letter By Anastasia, for - February, 2000 -- for more information on using
this paper properly! The Letter by Somerset Maugham contains classic exemplifications of characterization at its finest. Maugham paints an exquisite portrait of his creations, particularly as it
pertains to the females involved in his gripping story. One might almost say that for this author, characterization is all important. In other words, he does not use characters to
enhance the plot, but rather the characters seem to take on a life of their own. This is something every writer tries to accomplish. The depth of character is critically
important to writing, particularly in this genre. Maugham takes the task to extreme. The work is replete with examples of this. Maugham is able to portray Leslie as rather complex
for example, but before moving on to the actual story, it should be noted the author did steal some of his material from real life. That is, his work was
based on a true story. In 1911, Proudlock had shot a man named William Crozier Steward on a veranda at her own home (Liane PG). She claimed that he tried
to kiss her, but naturally, Proudlock was convicted of murder (PG). She received a death sentence but the the European community in Malaya fought to pardon her, and it
was granted, though ironically she had gone insane during her month on Death Row (PG). Maugham, fascinated by the story, based The Letter" on it , although the inclusion of
the letter itself was a fabrication (PG). While many take true crime story newspaper clippings and turn them into fiction, it is always interesting to note whether or not the
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