Miss Brill's character could be defined as a dreamer. Her conscious effort to bring to life the events she observes at the park, and the way she includes herself in the action is often realized. She allows herself to become a participant in the lives of others. For example: pg. 51, "Oh, how fascinating it was! How she enjoyed it! How she loved sitting here, / watc

hing it all! It was like a play. It was exactly like a play!...No doubt somebody would have noticed if she hadn't been there; she was a part of the/ performance after all." Miss Brill has convinced herself she plays a part in the lives of the patrons, and moreover that they actually note her existence. She often imagines these little scenarios where she is actually conversing with the patrons, or even sharing her experiences with her pupils. She prides herself in believing she plays a significant role, and embraces the notion that she would be missed.

It is not until the end of the story that Miss Brill somewhat reveals her suppressed lonely disposition. As she happily sits in her "special seat" she eavesdrops on a young couple. She then hears them mocking her, telling her to go home. pg 52, "Why does she come here at all-who wants her? Why doesn't she keep her silly/old mug at home?" For the first time Miss Brill realizes how lonely she actually is, k

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Approximate Word count = 653
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)