In Thomas Mann's story, "Death in Venice", the main character, Gustave von Aschenbach, is first seen as a hard working, yet diligent character. In his early life he went through the motions that most bourgeois men did and married. As the story continues and the reader learns more about Aschenbach, his life, personality, and passions, his artistic nature begins to shine through. Aschenbach's perseverance and diligence in his line of work obviously lead to the success and respect amongst his peers which he had been craving and also brought unhappiness, yet his superficial happiness which we see while he vacations in Venice eventually leads to his downfall as an artist and a person.
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