![]() ![]() Gabriel is hurt by “the girl’s bitter and sudden retort” and continues to linger in the “gloom” it has cast over him. Gabriel makes a comment about her being of the age to marry, and is immediately hurt when she responds with a bitter remark about men. On this night, he suddenly notices her physique and complexion, realizing she is no longer the child he knew her as. In the opening scene, Gabriel seeks female validation in his interaction with Lily, the caretaker’s daughter whom he has known since she was a girl. ![]() What he does not realize is that these interactions often leave the female characters just as wounded. Gabriel seems to take a lot of pride in his masculinity, but when he seeks validation from female characters, he is often let down. His pride is also nurtured by his strong adherence to his role as a man and his desire to “master” his wife. He places a great deal of emphasis on how women react to him, regardless of whether they are a romantic interest or not. ![]() Throughout “The Dead,” the protagonist Gabriel is strongly influenced by his interactions with women, which often spur jealousy and injure his pride. ![]()
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