Blind Vision by Blanche Colton Williams
Blanche Colton Williams studies the construction of “Blind Vision,” a story by Miss Freedley, through a formal breakdown of its plot: Esmé’s flight to aid Brander, capture and torture, the decisive act involving a photographer, his return to the Allied lines, and Marston’s belated recognition of his failure as a friend. The analysis distinguishes the dramatic climax from the later climax of action and identifies the note discovered by Marston as part of the dénouement. Williams also examines Marston’s retrospective narration to a nurse, arguing that his continuing regret gives the account pathos while its reordered disclosure creates suspense. She notes the story’s reticence about violent details, the symbolic closing action of the broken wine-glass, and the conflict between competing ideals of honor that shapes Esmé and Marston’s tragic friendship.
By Blanche Colton Williams · First published 1919 · Genre: Literary Analysis, Literary Criticism, Literary Essay · 442 words
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PLOT.
_Initial Incident_: Esmé attempts to fly to Brander, dying. Motivation for the incident lies in Esmé's friendship for Brander.
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Genres
- Literary Analysis — The section closely examines the story’s plot stages, narration, characterization, and effects.
- Literary Criticism — Williams evaluates narrative choices and poses critical questions about the author’s handling of character and viewpoint.
- Literary Essay — It is a compact instructional study within a larger volume on reading short stories.
- Non-Fiction — The text provides explanatory commentary rather than fictional narrative.
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Blanche Colton Williams · Blind Vision · Miss Freedley · plot construction · initial incident · dramatic climax · dénouement · retrospective narration · Marston · Esmé · suspense · characterization
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Blanche Colton Williams
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Analysis, Literary Criticism, Literary Essay, Non-Fiction
- Length: 442 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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