Gun Control in "The Swan" Book Review by Top Papers

This paper gives an analysis of Roald Dahl's story "The Swan"in which the characters of Ernie and Raymond are consumed by the power that they believe a .22 caliber rifle allows them to have. The paper further points out how the characters loose any sense of the reality that exists around them or the consequences of their actions. Eventually they begin to kill any animals that they come into contact with. Additionally, the possession of the gun by Ernie and Raymond suggests to them that they have control over other human beings, which is demonstrated through their torture and attempted murder of Peter.