David Wan
Character Analysis of Mr. Carter

In many stories, the protagonist is often described as the hero or the "good guy" of the work. In John Collier's short story, "Thus I Refute Mr. Beelzy", this is not exactly the case. Mr. Carter, the "I" in the title, is a cruel, selfish father, who is locked in a struggle with the invisible "Mr. Beelzy" for the love and soul of his son, Small Simon.

Mr. Carter enjoys possessing power and being in control. He is used to everyone doing what he wants, without question. As a dentist, he is able to legally exercise this power on a helpless patient. They are at his mercy when they lie sedated on his chair. Mr. Carter comes home early because two patients cancelled their appointments, though the reason for this is not given. After studying the story, it became safe to assume that they cancelled because of the pain that was about to be caused on them by Mr. Carter. As a father, he is able to exercise this power on his little son.......

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Title: Analysis Of Mr. Carter In John Collier's Short Story "Thus I Refute Beelzy"
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