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The woman in black: how does Arthur’s character change during the course of the story?
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The woman in black: how does Arthur's character change during the course of the story? At the beginning of the story Arthur is a proud and striving townsman, who enjoys life. This satisfying state deteriorates by the dreadful experiences he encounters during his stay at Eel marsh house. This affects him for the rest of his life. Arthur was an ambitious man, who was interested in building his future; we learn this in the first chapter: This house was one day to be my own home. (p13) To finance these ambitions he hopes to take more responsibility in the business so that he can ask for a pay rise from Mr Bentley his employer. (p41) On the train journey to Crythin Gifford Arthur expresses his pride in his job by saying: 'I am her solicitor'. I was rather pleased the way it sounded. (p37) He is clearly showing that he is pleased with...
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