Paul/ Elisa

            Paul is troubled teenager in which his life is declining, by getting in trouble at school, to lying to his father about his where about, the progression of his life is tumbling down. Early on there are signs that Paul is rebelling against his father and faculty to get more out of life. In short team he was successful in living the way he wanted to but it was bitter sweet. He was always looking for something more in life and never was grateful for what he had. Cather does a nice job in showing how a normal teenager embarks on a journey to live a lavish life style.  However he falls short in accomplishing happiness in life.

Elisa is a hardworking gardener on a ranch that is owned by her husband Henry. Her passion is flowers and planting. Henry on the other hand is the leader of the ranch and dictates what goes on. Elisa struggles to figure out why she can’t do the same tasks that men do. One day a traveling handyman comes to the ranch. He offers the services of sharping scissors and fixing pots. He tells her that he travels across the country providing a service to people. Elisa explains how she wants to experience that but is shut down by the man, telling her it’s not a women’s job. She wants to experience new opportunities but never gets a chance to. Henry is passionate about fights but Elisa never wants to watch them. One night she asks if women can fight in them. Although she is interested about them she never wants to go. Steinbeck's reveals how women want to experience the same things as men and how they do not get the opportunity. Elisa wants more out of life but will never be able to accomplish it because it is a male dominated society.