Characterization
Young, immature, impulsive, and rich
The Lawyer
Man vs. Man
Lawyer vs. Banker
Where did the man spend 15 years
In a jail cell on the banker's property
Author's view on material
Not important
What does money symbolize
Temptation/Greed
Bad with money, not very good at gambling
The Banker
Man vs. Self
Lawyer vs. Self
Time period taken place
1870s-1880s
Main theme
Importance of humanity and the effects of isolation.
What does the lawyer focus on in the end of the story
Religion and knowledge
Development of the lawyer
Foolish to Wise
Result of Man vs. Self conflict in the story.
The lawyer realizes money is not important
Setting on 1st page
Study/Office
Author's view on capital punishment
Life imprisonment is better than death
How did the lawyer escape his jail cell
Through the window