![]() ![]() What’s the matter with you?” (16), which reflects her solicitude. When Hale tells her that he is sick, Ida comments “You oughtn’t to be alone. He also gives the readers an insight into Ida’s moral sense. Greene effectively introduces Pinkie’s foil in the novel, a person who represents “good”, by illustrating an evident contrast between Pinkie and Ida. She also has a lively attitude, being “only a little drunk and happy” (15). In stark contrast to Pinkie’s personality, Ida is portrayed as someone who is caring and compassionate and smells of “comfort and peace…a touch of nursery” (14). ![]() As soon as Pinkie leaves, Ida is formally introduced when Hale asks if he can sit next to her. Pinkie’s characterization also allows Greene to introduce the “evil” in the text, as his personal qualities are in line with someone that would be considered villainous. Thus, Greene characterizes Pinkie as some sort of bestial creature, as he seems to not have typical human qualities. These characteristics immediately put Pinkie in a negative light, as his eyes convey that he lacks qualities of compassion and mercy, and his voice reflects his lack of emotion and liveliness. ![]() ![]() During his conversation with Hale and the girls, Pinkie is described as someone with “grey inhuman…eyes” (12) and a “serious dead voice” (13). Early on in the novel, Pinkie accosts Hale on the street when he is talking to two girls. ![]()
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