Ernest Hebert's "The Dogs of March"

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This paper looks at how the basis of Ernest Hebert's "The Dogs of March" reveals how working class rural families live in the fictional town of Darby, New Hampshire. Howard Elman is representational in describing traditionally minded small towners that do not wish to become involved with outsiders. Howard does not always define the feelings of the whole town, but reflects Hebert's view of class struggle in a town like Darby.

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"In many ways, the working class mentality of Howard Elman and his family represent the reality of the lower class. The clash of classes that arrive when Zoe Cutter moves into town reflect these attitudes of commonality and tradition within the town of Darby. In essence, the accuracy of Hebert's characterization of Elman and the culture of the town is accurate and reliable in regards to the class conflict that arises within this novel. Howard Elman is a typical New Hampshire native that does not believe in the outside world that exists beyond the borders of Darby."

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