Describe The Relationship Between Men And Women In The Chaser

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In John Collier’s short story “The Chaser”, the title has a significant meaning, which means “a mild drink taken after hard liquor.” The significant meaning of this word is common throughout the scenario. In the story, a young fellow, Alan Austen, is energy infatuated with a young lady who is certainly not interested in him, goes to the foundation of a strange old man who has an unusual job in selling “magic potions.” He is edgy for her friendship, buys the potion without seeing the old man’s insight about all the more dangerous item and costly item he will definitely return for at a later date. Through this like-thing quality in use of sudden, surprising biting humor, the author portrays the power relationship between men and women in the story. …show more content…

Alan assumes that Diana means the world to him, yet as a general rule, he just wants a person to value him as much as he acknowledges himself. His perspective of affection pictures her yearnings being fulfilled by an association with him; sadly, she has no craving for him. “She will want to know all you do, all that has happened to you during the day. Every word of it. She will want to know what you are thinking about, why you smile suddenly, why you are looking sad. That is love!” (Chaser). He concentrates completely on her activities toward him, while essentially disregarding any duty that he has toward her. His verbal reactions of happiness stimulate his inspiration of

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