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Human Nature

After reading Bobby Anne Mason's short story, "Shiloh", I discovered her overall purpose for writing it. This essay discusses the overall purpose she used to write "Shiloh", as well as what incites into human nature that she offers us through her characters. This essay will use specific examples from the story to convey Mason's point.
The character Leroy, was a victim of a highway accident, and is drastically changing his life style because of it. He made many promises to his wife Norma Jean when they got married at the age of 18. He couldn't pursue these promises because of the long hours he had as a truck driver. Since he would be home a lot more after the accident, he wants to build a cabin for Norma Jean, something that he promised her since the day they got married. Norma Jean doesn't want the house she has always dreamed about or even want Leroy's company. Even though the couple has been married several years Leroy is aware of the several differences......

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