Theft by Katherine Anne Porter(文本分析)分析和总结.docxVIP

Theft by Katherine Anne Porter The main character in Katherine Anne Porters short story Theft is a poor woman at the age about late 20s with a beautiful purse. The purse is a thread which associates with several episodes and in each event it reveals the main characters inner personality. The first episode is her encounters with three men who stand for lover, friend and neighbor. The second event is the theft of her purse. Lastly, the protagonist confronts the thief. In each episode the main character displays her intimate personality. The background of the story is the “Red 30’s” that the west