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The Umbrella Man – Roald Dahl: Summary, Analysis and Theme

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The Umbrella Man – Roald Dahl

Introduction ‘The Umbrella Man’ is a popular short story written by Roald Dahl. He was a Welsh novelist, born on September 13, 1916, and died on November 23, 1990. He has written novels, short stories, and screenplays, as well as other types of stories. His books are good for both kids and adults. For more than sixty short stories, he’s written. In 1954, he was given the Edgar Award for his short story collection, “Someone Like You.”

In this story, there are three people: the mother, the girl, and a little man with an umbrella. The girl is the narrator in the storey. She talks about an event that happened to her and her mother. Interesting and funny, too. It shows the difference between how things look and how they really are.

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Summary of The Umbrella Man

The story is a humorous incident told through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl. The mother and daughter went to the dentist in London one day. They took a position on the sidewalk and began waiting for a taxi. At that precise moment, a man approached them. He pleaded for permission to speak with his mother. The small man was courteous, gentle, and pleasant in his demeanour. He’d left his wallet at home. He extended an invitation to the mother to take the umbrella he was carrying. In exchange, he requested a pound to cover the cost of his taxi fare home. He stated that it was a lovely silk umbrella that cost at least twenty pounds. Finally, the mother handed the old man a pound note in exchange for the umbrella. He thanked her gently and walked away.

The girl noticed him walking quickly and crossing the street. They decided to pursue him and ascertain the truth. After a lengthy pursuit, they spotted him entering a pub. They observed the man order whisky and gently consume it. Then he produced a pound note that had been given to him by the mother and paid the bartender. This time, it was a tall, slender gentleman without a coat or hat. He received one pound and resumed walking, but in a different direction. He returned to the location where he had hung his hat and coat. He lifted one of the umbrellas hanging there along with his coat and hat. He exited the bar and began walking in the direction he had come. Mother and daughter continued to follow. Thus, the small looking gentleman, who appeared to be gentle and polite, revealed himself to be a trickster. What he appeared to the mother did not substantiate this.

Analysis of The Umbrella Man

This is a funny story written by Roald Dahl Fans. It contains a humorous incident that is narrated by a small child. The mother and daughter visited the dentist in London one day. The young lady was having difficulty with a tooth. They returned to the cafe after the dentist’s clinic. The mother drank coffee, while the girl enjoyed a banana split. They emerged from the cafe shortly after six p.m. Rain had begun to fall. Mother and daughter were not wearing raincoats or hats. They were dressed in their customary garb. As a result, the mother chose to travel by taxi. They took their places on the pavement and began waiting for a taxi.

A man approached them at that precise moment. He was petite and must have been around seventy years old. He sported a white moustache, bushy white brows, and a creased pink face. With his umbrella, he shielded himself from the rain. He pleaded for permission to speak with her mother. His mother regarded him suspiciously. Mother’s thoughts on the stranger men were her own. “The nicer the man seems to be, the more suspicious you must become, ” she was adamant.

The small man was polite, gentle, and pleasant in his demeanour. He was well-spoken, as well as well-dressed. Additionally, his mother took note of his shoes. That they were pleasant added to the evidence that he was gentle. The mother determined a man’s worth by the shoes he wore. “You can always spot a gentleman by the shoes he wears,” she stated. The elderly man politely requested assistance from his mother. He stated that he was elderly and had developed forgetfulness. He’d left his wallet behind at home. The mother reasoned that the man must be requesting money. He politely declined. The mother rushed because they were beginning to get wet in the rain. He was reminded of the same thing by his mother. He extended an invitation to the mother to take the umbrella he was holding. In exchange, he requested a pound for his taxi fare home.

The mother maintained her suspicions. She countered with a question: if he didn’t have the money, how did he get here? He explained that he takes a long walk every day. He used to take a taxi back. That was what he had been doing for the previous year. Why did he not walk home now, his mother inquired? He clarified that he is now elderly and that his legs will no longer allow him to walk. He stated that it was a lovely silk umbrella that must have cost more than twenty pounds. The girl and her mother were sympathetic and offered him a pound in lieu of the umbrella. However, the elderly gentleman politely denied taking it. Finally, the mother presented the old man with a pound note in exchange for which he handed her the umbrella. He gently expressed his gratitude and walked away.

This story is one of the most memorable stories. The story is a humorous incident that is narrated by a small child. The mother and daughter visited the dentist in London one day. The young lady was having difficulty with a tooth. They returned to the cafe after the dentist’s clinic. The mother drank coffee, while the girl enjoyed a banana split. They emerged from the cafe shortly after six p.m. Rain had begun to fall. They took their places on the pavement and began waiting for a taxi.

Theme of The Umbrella Man

A man approached them at that precise moment. His mother regarded him suspiciously. He pleaded for permission to speak with her mother. The small was polite, gentle, and pleasant in his demeanour. The elderly man politely requested assistance from his mother. He stated that he was elderly and had developed forgetfulness. He’d left his wallet behind at home. He extended an invitation to the mother to take the umbrella he was holding. In exchange, he requested a pound for his taxi fare home. He stated that it was a lovely silk umbrella that must have cost more than twenty pounds. The girl and her mother expressed their sympathy and offered him a pound without taking the umbrella, which he politely declined. Finally, the mother presented the old man with a pound note in exchange for which he handed her the umbrella. He gently expressed his gratitude and walked away.

The girl observed him walking quickly and crossing the street. Even he did not attempt to hail a taxi. The mother locked her gaze on him; he appeared to be in a great hurry. They decided to pursue him and ascertain the situation. After a lengthy pursuit, they observed him enter a pub. It was a pub called the Red Lion. From outside, the mother observed through the large glass window. The man-made his way through the crowd to the bar at the far end. They observed the man ordering whisky and drinking it delicately. Then he produced a pound note that had been given to him by his mother and handed it to the bartender.

He returned to the location of his hat and coat. He lifted one of the umbrellas hanging there alongside his coat and hat. He exited the bar and began walking in the direction he had entered. The mother and the girl continued to trail. They reappeared on the main street. He repeated the ruse. He received one pound and resumed walking but in a different direction this time. This indicates he did not return to the same bar.

Thus, the storey highlights the contrast between appearance and reality. The elderly gentleman appeared polite and gentle. Furthermore, he appeared to be in need. His situation appeared to be legitimate. The mother exercised caution to avoid being duped. However, the man was successful in his deception.

Questions and Answers

Q. Summarise the short story The Umbrella Man. Ans: “The Umbrella Man” is a well-known short story by Roald Dahi, a Welish novelist, short storey writer, poet, and former fighter pilot. Among his most celebrated works are ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Matilda,’ and ‘The Witches,’ among others. The storey has a genuine twist that makes it enjoyable to read, and we can appreciate the irony, the disconnect between appearance and reality.

The story’s narrator is a twelve-year-old girl, and her mother, 34, is in London for a dentist appointment. After the girl had her tooth filled, they went to a café together. While the mother drank coffee, the girl ate a banana split. It had begun to rain as they attempted to return home. They do not possess a canopy. As a result, they opted for a taxi ride home. Despite the fact that numerous taxis passed by, they were all full of passengers. While the mother continued to look for a vacant taxi, an elderly gentleman approached them and offered them a twenty-pound umbrella in exchange for hiring the taxi. In the meantime, both mother and daughter were completely soaked. These events resulted in the small child and her mother searching for a taxi in the rain.

b) Sketch the characters of the old man in the story.

Ans: “The Umbrella Man” is a well-known short storey by Roald Dahi, a British novelist, short storey writer, poet, and former fighter pilot. Among his most celebrated works are ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Matilda,’ and ‘The Witches,’ among others. The storey has a genuine twist that makes it enjoyable to read, and we can appreciate the irony, the disconnect between appearance and reality.

An elderly gentleman approached the narrator girl and her mother as they waited for a taxi. He was a cunning individual. He explained that he had left his wallet at home and was looking to sell the umbrella in exchange for the cost of a taxi fare. However, his mother offered to drop him off or to pay for the cab fare. He opted out of both possibilities. The mother had a sneaking suspicion that he was corrupt and irrational. However, the youngster regards him as a gentleman. Finally, his mother agreed and handed him one pound in exchange for the umbrella. The elderly gentleman went to the pub and consumed the entire pound’s worth of alcohol. He grabbed another umbrella and walked down the street. As a result, we discover him to be not only a heavy drinker but also a man of dishonesty and thievery.

c) Describe the mother’s approach to the old man who asked for their assistance.

Ans: When the girl and her mother came out onto the road and it began to rain, they decided to hire a taxi. A little old gentleman approached the mother and offered to sell her the skill umbrella for a pound. The narrator’s mother initially expresses suspicion. At a later stage, the elderly man was convinced, and the transaction was completed. The mother was overjoyed and triumphant over the silk umbrella. While she was explaining to her daughter the value of judging others, the daughter notices the elderly gentleman entering a pub. Thus, the woman appears to be extremely kind, but not sufficiently cautious.

d) What did the young lady and her mother discover about the gentleman upon his entrance to the pub?

Ans: While the mother was explaining to her daughter the importance of judging people, the narrator girl noticed an elderly gentleman enter a pub. They were quite taken aback. He enjoyed himself at “The Red Lion” pub, where he ordered whisky for one pound. The elderly gentleman finished his drink and went to retrieve his coat and hat, and just as he was about to leave the pub, he snatched up another umbrella from the coat rack. He proceeded to another street, where he would sell the umbrella for money and have another round of whisky. They have discovered that she was a victim of the old man’s deception. As a result, the storey emphasises the contrast between appearance and reality.

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‘The Umbrella Man’ by Roald Dahl: Short Story Analysis

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‘The Umbrella Man’ by Roald Dahl was published in the year 1980 in the short story collection More Tales of the Unexpected . Today, it’s one of the best-remembered short stories of the master of the twist in the tale – Roald Dahl . ‘The Umbrella Man’ is a story of a master trickster who for a pound robs umbrellas from pubs worth even twenty pounds. He aims to show his vulnerability and ‘so-called’ genuine concern for the person he is tricking to loan him the money. The point is, he tries to say that he has forgotten his wallet while out on a walk. He asks for a pound note for taxi fare home and in return to the person who gives him the note he bestows upon them as a gift an umbrella. The pound note is for a tumbler of neat whiskey. The umbrella is just a ruse to get the pound. In this story, this elderly alcoholic called simply the Umbrella Man tricks a thirty-four-year-old stern mother and her twelve-year-old daughter. Although there are only three characters in the story, thanks to Dahl’s unique descriptions and suspense, ‘The Umbrella Man’ is a tale worth your money.

The story is told from the point of view of a twelve-year-old girl who has just been taken to the dentist by her mother. This reminds us of all the wonderful Roald Dahl novels which are always told from the perspective of the child and had children as main protagonists of the novels. This nameless girl gives the bare minimum description of who she is, which sums up her character quite well:

  • She is twelve years old.
  • She is a girl.

What more could a child say in all honesty at that age during Roald Dahl’s time. The girl is perky, extroverted, and very humorous. Her narration of the story indicates a great judge of character on her part. Though in the story her mother claims that she is the better judge of character, it is quite evident that the daughter is much more precocious than the mother. The mother is young but already a mother of a soon-to-be teenager. She is strict with her daughter but also allows the girl to have a banana spilt ice cream, after the child’s dental appointment. The mother is wary of strangers and comes across as a very coldhearted personality. She is shrewd but even her shrewdness was not enough to catch on to the umbrella man’s trick. She yearns for material comforts, which she does not have, like a car with a chauffeur. She believes the nicer a strange man seems to be the more suspicious should a woman be of his intentions. She is stuck-up but ready for an adventure which is evident when she and her daughter scurry after the old umbrella man to see what he was up to. Roald Dahl, as usual, gives wonderful descriptions of his characters that remain with you long after the story is done. The person who is described the most is the Umbrella Man. He is a marvelous actor and ready to do anything to get his tumbler of neat whiskey. He is clever enough to not go to the same pub twice for a drink so that he wouldn’t be caught stealing the umbrellas. There are many humorous scenes in the story which add color to the otherwise simple ‘twist in the tale’ story of ‘The Umbrella Man’:

  • The daughter mentions that the mother is suspicious even of boiled eggs, for she pokes around the inside of it which makes the daughter wonder whether the mother is looking for a mouse.
  • When the daughter, in the middle of the chase, asks her mother what would they do if the elderly man spotted them, the mother states quite frankly that she didn’t care as he had lied brazenly to them and was running them off their feet.
  • The daughter sarcastically asks the mother if the man was not a ‘titled gentleman’ as she earlier supposed, indicating that the girl was very cheeky and highly precocious.
  • The humorous image that we see in our minds of a mother and daughter under a silk umbrella stalking a wiry old man to a pub in the pouring rain.
  • The frosty nose stares of both mother and daughter to other people and each other.
  • The daughter mentions that once when her mother gave her principal a frosty nosed stare, the poor principal started simpering and stammering.
  • The shock of the mother and daughter when the umbrella man entered the pub. The fact that they were shocked is indicative of the social backwardness of the decade when this story was penned by Roald Dahl.
  • The parting line in the story where the mother checkmates the daughter by saying that however clever the Umbrella Man was, his whole ruse would have failed if it didn’t rain on a particular day. So, she says that the man must be praying like crazy for rainy days.
  •  The image of the Umbrella Man drinking down his tumbler of neat whiskey with such relish when he had tried to portray to the mother and daughter that he was an old man who just wanted to go home after a long walk.

Note in the story how the mother and daughter mistakenly think that the Umbrella Man had spent more in gifting his silk umbrella to them and only taking a pound. They are misled by this thought only for a while until they see him flick an umbrella after collecting his hat and coat. The Umbrella Man comes off as a cool character, a real fraud, but someone good at heart who likes to help others indirectly by at least giving them an umbrella in exchange for their pound note. His eccentricities endear us to him and make us smile from within when he goes flitting from one pub to another for a tumbler of neat whiskey which he doesn’t even get any change in return for.

All in all, ‘The Umbrella Man’ is one of the short story classics that appear in most school textbooks. I have never gone through a single year in my ten-year teaching career without teaching this extraordinarily brilliant Roald Dahl story which is certainly, a story of the unexpected. If you are interested in more book reviews, book analysis, short story analysis, poems, essays, essay analysis, and other bookish content, you can visit my blog insaneowl.com . If you are interested in buying my books then visit my website fizapathanpublishing.us or fizapathan.com . Happy reading to you this week!

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Hello listeners, how are you today? In this episode I’m going to read a short story to you, which I hope will be an entertaining and pleasant way to learn English with my podcast. I’ll also give some comments on the story afterwards and I will highlight a few bits of vocabulary at the end, but the main thing is that I’d just like to let you listen to a good-quality and entertaining short story in English. I am currently videoing myself while recording this episode and the video will be available on my YouTube channel and on my website, and I’m sharing my screen in the video so you can read my notes and the text for this story with me, if you like – sort of like an on-screen transcript. The notes and stuff will also be available on the page for this episode on my website. Check the show notes for the link for that. The story I’m going to read today is called The Umbrella Man by Roald Dahl. I think it was originally published in 1980 in his book “More Tales of the Unexpected”. Do you know Roald Dahl? I have read a Roald Dahl story on this podcast before – that was The Hitchhiker in episode 545. It was a popular one, so let’s do it again. Roald Dahl is one of the UK’s favourite authors, and of course he’s popular around the world too. You might already be aware of him and his work. He was born in 1916 and died in 1990 and most of his writing was done in the 70s and 80s. His most famous stories were written for children (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, James & The Giant Peach, the BFG, Matilda and plenty of others) and my childhood was full of Roald Dahl stories (maybe yours too), but he also wrote a lot of short stories for adults or young adults, particularly earlier in his career. This is one of those stories. Get some of Roald Dahl’s books!

I’d like to suggest that you purchase some of his work – his books. I’ve got two books of his short stories for adults. The books are called “Roald Dahl: The Complete Short Stories Vol.1 & 2” and I highly recommend them. They are available from all the usual bookshops. “Roald Dahl: The Complete Short Stories Vol.1 & 2” The Umbrella Man appears in “The Complete Short Stories Vol.2” Notes on Language & Style The story was published over 30 years ago now, and was probably written earlier than that. I’m not sure when the story is set, but it feels a bit old fashioned. For the most part the English is the sort of modern, neutral English that you would come across today and so almost all of it is appropriate for you to learn and use, but some of the dialogue is a bit dated. I’ll point out some of that old fashioned language later. By today’s standards the characters sound quite posh and upper-class (and I’ll try to reflect this in the way I read it out). I’ll give more comments at the end. I’m going to start in just a moment. How to use this episode 1. Just listen, follow what I’m saying, enjoy the story and don’t feel pressured to do anything else. 2. If you want to take it further and push your learning more, then you could get a copy of the story, and use it as a learning resource. If you want the text of the story you could buy “The Complete Short Stories Vol.2” and read it there. Alternatively, I found a PDF copy of the book which has been posted by someone online, so you could click the link to the PDF and read that (link in the show notes and on the episode page)

Click here for the PDF of the story

You could read it while you listen to me so you can connect the written word to the spoken word, or you could read it again later and take more time over it.

For pronunciation , you could shadow the story with me – read aloud at the same time as you listen, perhaps with the text in front of you. You could record yourself reading the story, and then listen back and compare it to my recording, perhaps focusing on different aspects of pronunciation. For vocabulary , you could find any words or phrases that you don’t know and check them using an online dictionary like www.collinsdictionary.com (Oxford, Cambridge, Longman and Macmillan dictionaries are also available and I often use them as a teacher too) Or, as I said, just relax and listen to the story without worrying about doing anything else. Let’s get started! I will summarise this at the end in plain English so you can be sure you understood the main events.

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I hope you enjoyed that!

A summary of the story

Here’s a summary from www.roaldfahlfans.com It neatly summarises the story in plain English in a couple of paragraphs. This should help you to make sure you got the main plot. As I said if you have specific bits of vocabulary that you’d like to check, you can do that on your own using one of those dictionaries. We might go through a few little details in a minute. First let me read out this summary. https://www.roalddahlfans.com/dahls-work/short-stories/the-umbrella-man/ I like this because it’s enjoyable to listen to the way the man persuades even this very suspicious woman to give him some money. I don’t think tricking people for money is good or anything like that, but I do find it interesting when people have fairly complex but effective techniques for fooling people. It’s also interesting how the woman’s attitudes about class and social status make her quite susceptible to this man’s trick, and I’m sure she wouldn’t be the only one. She judges people by their appearances and seems a bit snobbish, and he uses that to his advantage. He gives the impression of being a gentleman, and this is what allows him to take advantage of the woman. We all have natural prejudices, which can affect the way we judge people. It seems this old man uses people’s prejudices as part of his trick. Here are some comments about the way the characters are described and the English used. One of the strengths of this story is the way the characters are given depth. The story is told in a relatively simple manner with short sentences and not a lot of extraneous detail but the small details that are given make the characters 3-dimensional. This is done by showing us little contradictions in the things they say or do or at least hinting at some little conflicts that they seem to have inside them, some positive and negative traits, particularly the mother. The mother is strict, but she’s willing to give her daughter a banana split after her dental appointment. I guess she is kind and loving and wants to treat her daughter to something nice after the frightening ordeal of going to the dentist, but is it a good idea to treat your child to such a sugary dessert after the dentist has filled a hole in her tooth? I guess we all have to balance being strict, giving treats and managing the dental health of our children. But it’s interesting that we wonder slightly about what kind of mother she is. Maybe I’m reading too much into it here, but what did you think? What do you think is going on between the mother and the daughter? Does she seem to be a good mother? I suppose that’s a subjective thing. But I’d be interested to know what you think. She’s a bit stuck up and snobbish. She looks down her nose at the man when she believes he is begging for money, but then she can’t hide her admiration for him when she believes he is perhaps a titled-gentleman, maybe someone who comes from the upper-classes in society. Her attitudes about people and their status are clearly revealed by her reactions to the man at different moments. This is a good example of the principle of “show, don’t tell” which I think is a good method for telling stories. “Show, don’t tell” basically means that it’s always better to show the reader how to feel rather than telling them how to feel. Roald Dahl could have told us directly that the mother was a bit snobbish, by saying something like “My mother was always a bit snobbish and looked down on people lower than her and yet admired the upper classes highly” but it’s more effective for him to show us her attitudes by describing her reactions to the man at different moments in the story. This allows us to work out for ourselves that the mother is a bit of a snob, or maybe she’s just trying hard to get the best life for her and her family. She dreams of living a more wealthy and privileged life, having a car and a chauffeur. This shows us something about her position in society and that she’s probably middle class or upper-middle class and dreams of having more comfort and convenience in her life, like upper-class people have. She’s very untrustworthy and suspicious. Are these negative traits or is it wise to be cautious of others? But she’s also willing to be quite adventurous, chasing after the old man when she realises that he’s up to something. All of these little conflicting things, so efficiently described, help to flesh out her character and make her a lot more human and relatable. We kind of see how the daughter might feel – being a bit wary of her mother’s strictness but enjoying spending time with her, having just been treated to a nice banana split and sharing the afternoon together, also her disappointment with the way her mother treats the old man at first, learning about how to deal with strangers in the street and then the excitement of chasing after him. Roald Dahl always does this – somehow allows you to experience the excitement of being with certain other people. Then there’s the little old man who just loves a drink of whiskey but apparently doesn’t have any money of his own, and yet he has cleverly come up with a genius little plan to get money from people in the street. I suppose he won in the end, and the mother was shown up to be a bit of a snob or something. (Maybe I’m being a bit mean to the mother – is she a snob, or is she just wary of certain types of person?) I wonder if this little event affected the way the daughter saw the mother, if it brought them closer, or if the mother was embarrassed. In the end it seems that the mother and daughter just shared a funny little experience together. Ultimately it is quite adorable the way the two of them interact and I get quite a warm feeling from them. I like the neatness of the story, the cleverness of the man’s plan, the mischievous elements and the moment when the old man drinks his whiskey – it seems like he really enjoys it. What about you? What do you think of the story? Leave your comments in the comment section.

Posh / Old-Fashioned Sounding Vocabulary

  • Again, if there are specific words or phrases that you’d like to check, I’ll let you do that yourself using the book or the PDF and a good dictionary, but I mentioned before about how some things sounded quite old fashioned and posh, and I’d like to point those things out. Things that sound posh or formal, or at least old-fashioned. (posh people often sound a bit old fashioned for some reason) I wouldn’t really use these phrases in my normal everyday life. Obviously you can speak how you like. I’m just pointing out things which I think sound a bit old-fashioned or posh.
  • “I assure you!” → “Honestly!”
  • “Old people like me become terribly forgetful” → “really”
  • “I beg you to believe me, madam” → “Believe me, please!”
  • “Isn’t it the silliest thing to do?” → “Isn’t it such a stupid thing to do?”
  • “I summon a taxi to get me home” → “I get a taxi” or “I call a taxi to get me home”
  • “Oh mummy ” (a lot of posh kids call their Mum, “mummy” – I think most British kids call their mother “Mum”)
  • “Don’t be so beastly to him!” → “Don’t be so horrible to him!”
  • “It’s of no importance so long as I get home” → “It’s not important…”
  • “I wanted to satisfy myself that he wasn’t a trickster” → “I wanted to be sure…”
  • “ Goodness Mummy, what a hurry he’s in” → “Oh my god!” “Wow”
  • “ Good heavens , it’s a pub!”
  • “ By golly , he’s got a nerve!”
  • “That’s a jolly expensive drink” → “That’s a really expensive drink”
  • “ Super ” → “Amazing, brilliant”

Fancy another Roald Dahl story?

I have read a Roald Dahl story before on the podcast. Some of you might remember. I read The Hitchhiker in episode 545. You can check it out in the archive if you’d like to listen to it. There’s also a link to that on the page for this episode on my website. https://teacherluke.co.uk/2018/09/07/545-the-hitchhiker-by-roald-dahl-short-story/ Finally, let’s listen to the author himself introducing the story at the start of an episode of Tales of the Unexpected, the TV show. Check this out.

I believe that Roald Dahl witnessed a real umbrella man on the streets of New York, but I wonder if he really did try the trick himself, and whether you are tempted to try it too, but I’m not sure the whole world needs more tricksters, does it?

Thanks for listening, speak to you again in the next episode, but for now – good bye bye bye…

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The Literary Affair by Leha

THE LITERARY AFFAIR

For the fierce reader…

THE UMBRELLA MAN- SIDDHARTHA GIGOO (2015)

A thing which had been discarded and, instead of having been disposed off with the other useless things, had found refuge in the solitary ward of Number 7. It was the most beautiful thing in the entire asylum, more beautiful than the bed of wild flowers along the wall of the compound.

The Umbrella Man is a short story about the inmate of an asylum. Insanity has caused him to lose his identity to a mere Number 7 . He lives a monotonous and dreary life, almost numb in a place that has forgotten what beauty was.

There was just one possession that he treasured and that was an umbrella which he carried with him.

He felt lucky to have chanced upon the umbrella with yellow-and-red stripes. It had become his playmate.

All he wished for was rain, and yet the non arrival of it didn’t sadden him. Even though the author paints a very dismal picture on the surface, if we delve deeper, we can see that Number 7 is not quite without anything. The story weighs heavy with symbolism.  Every night he talks to the image of a little child and comforts him.

  For years, during his life in isolation in the asylum, the child never grew up. The man grew old.

In other words, Number 7 may have grown old, barely alive, but his inner self was still young and hopeful and that hope was not in vain.

Eventually, the clouds gathered up and rain splattered on the ground on the very day he is released. Number 7 is a free man and he is seen walking away from the prison of his mind into hope and freedom, a road he has never seen before, leaving nothing but wet footprints in his wake.

The analogy created between the umbrella and mankind is beautiful:

The umbrella was utterly worthless without the rain. Likewise, what is mankind without hope? With the absence of hope, a man is dead even before he actually dies.

The Umbrella Man is an ambivalent short read that talks about the intricate relationship between man and hope in life, and its vitality for survival.

My rating for this short story – 4/5 stars

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Well done! Wanna read this book now.

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Spoiler warning! The narrator of this story is a 12-year-old girl who has gone to London with her mother to visit the dentist. The girl has a tooth filled, and then she and her mother go to a café afterwards. When it’s time to go home, they discover that it’s pouring rain and they have no umbrella. They decide to get a taxi. While they’re watching for a cab, an old gentleman sheltering under an umbrella approaches them. He asks for a favor. The girl’s mother is very distrustful of strange men. The old man explains that he has forgotten his wallet and would like to sell them his umbrella in return for taxi fare back to his home. He explains that it’s a very nice silk umbrella worth twenty pounds, but his legs are weak and he simply must take a taxi home. The mother likes the sound of the deal, but the little girl worries that they’re taking advantage of the old man. The mother offers to simply give him the cab fare, but he insists that they take the umbrella. The transaction is made and everyone is happy.

As the mother is proudly explaining the importance of correctly judging people, the daughter notices that the old man has quickly crossed the street and is hurrying away. “He doesn’t look very tired to me,” she said. The mother is displeased. “He’s up to something.” They decide to follow him and find out. They quickly follow him as he rushes through the rainy streets. Eventually they find themselves at a pub called “The Red Lion” and watch through the window as the old man enters and uses the pound note to pay for a triple whiskey. “That’s a jolly expensive drink,” said the little girl. “It cost him a twenty-pound silk umbrella!” They watch as the old man finishes his drink and goes to retrieve his coat and hat. Just before he leaves the pub, he smoothly plucks a wet umbrella from the coat rack and takes it with him. “So that’s his game!” the mother explained. They see him head back to the main street and sell the umbrella to another unsuspecting person. Then he heads off in another direction for another pub. “He could be doing this all night,” the girl says. “Yes, of course,” says the mother. “But I’ll be he prays like mad for rainy days.”

Umbrella Man Essay

Ashley Delgado Humanities/History Ms. Stone November 22, 2010 Conspiracy Theory: The Umbrella Man On November 22, 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as “JFK,” was assassinated in the Dealey Plaza located in Dallas, Texas. Many believe that there was only one assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. The Umbrella Man, another conspiracy theory along with many others, says different. The conspiracy of the “Umbrella Man” involved two men, one with an umbrella and one at the corner of a street with his arm in the air.

In photos taken before and after the shooting, the man with the umbrella opens the umbrella, closes it, then pumps it open about two feet in the air. This conspiracy theory has many twists to it. During the Bay of Pigs invasion, the CIA wanted an “umbrella air protection of the invaders. ” Kennedy did not approve, therefore some believed the umbrella was to symbolize that decision. The most recent theory believed was the umbrella was a dart-firing weapon.

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Most believe that it was a signal for the gunman that fired the shots that killed President Kennedy.

The Warren Commissions theory states that Lee Harvey Oswald was the only assassin and there were three shots fired, killing President Kennedy and wounding Governor Connally. At least more than two people had involved in the “Umbrella Man” conspiracy. We only know about the two men, the man with the umbrella and the man at the corner of the street with his arm in the air. These two men could have been the only men if the umbrella was in fact, a dart-firing weapon.

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During the investigation, the Warren Commission ignored the two men involved with the umbrella. The “Umbrella Man” theory could have been what actually happened to President Kennedy. In pictures taken before and after the shooting, there are pictures of the man with the umbrella. There was also no need for the umbrella because there was no rain, it was a sunny day. If these two men were the ones who killed President Kennedy, the Warren Commission conspiracy would be incorrect. I believe this theory could be correct because of all he pictures that show evidence. There are many theories and conspiracies that could have killed JFK, but we do not know which one.

Work Cited: Ecker, Ron. “The Umbrella Man. ” Selected Works of Ronald L. Ecker. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://hobrad. angelfire. com/umbrella. html Schuster, Ralph “The Umbrella Man. ” 4 March 2006. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www. jfk-assassination. de/articles/umbrella. php “The Warren Commission. ” Spartacus Educational – Home Page. 20 Nov. 1988. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www. spartacus. schoolnet. co. uk/JFKwarrenR. htm

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100 Words Essay on Umbrella

Introduction.

An umbrella is a handy tool that provides protection from the weather. It is primarily used to shield us from rain and sun.

Design and Use

Umbrellas have a central rod, a handle at the bottom, and a canopy made of fabric. When opened, they cover a large area.

Significance

Umbrellas are significant in our daily lives. They protect us from getting wet in the rain or from harmful sun rays.

In conclusion, umbrellas are simple yet essential tools. They offer us comfort and protection, making them indispensable in our lives.

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250 Words Essay on Umbrella

An umbrella, an everyday object, has a profound significance that often goes unnoticed. It is a symbol of shelter, protection, and even solidarity in various cultures.

Historical Overview

The umbrella’s origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and Greece. It was not merely a tool for protection against weather elements but also a status symbol, with its design and materials reflecting the user’s social standing.

Umbrella: A Technological Perspective

The umbrella has evolved over centuries, adapting to societal needs and technological advancements. From the basic stick-and-leaf design to modern automatic, wind-resistant versions, the umbrella exemplifies human ingenuity. The incorporation of materials like nylon, fiberglass, and even UV-protective fabrics shows how the umbrella has transformed to meet contemporary demands.

Symbolism and Cultural Significance

In a broader cultural context, the umbrella symbolizes protection and care. In protests, it has emerged as a symbol of resistance, as seen in the 2014 Hong Kong Umbrella Movement. It has also been immortalized in art and literature, representing both solitude and companionship.

Environmental Impact

The environmental footprint of umbrellas, particularly disposable ones, is a growing concern. The challenge lies in developing sustainable, durable designs that minimize waste and environmental impact.

The umbrella, in its simplicity, embodies the fusion of culture, technology, and symbolism. It is a testament to human creativity and adaptability, reminding us of our journey from mere survival to sophisticated living. As we move forward, the umbrella’s evolution will continue to reflect our changing needs and values.

500 Words Essay on Umbrella

The umbrella, a common yet remarkable tool, is a symbol of protection and comfort against the natural elements. Its basic design, a canopy mounted on a central rod, has been optimized over centuries to provide shelter from rain, sun, and even wind. This essay will delve into the history, design, symbolism, and technological advancements of the umbrella.

The umbrella’s origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, and China, where it was used primarily as a sunshade. In the Middle Ages, the umbrella’s use shifted towards protection against rain, especially in Northern Europe. Its transformation from a practical tool to a fashion accessory occurred during the 18th century, reflecting societal changes and the rise of consumer culture.

Design and Functionality

The umbrella’s design is a testament to the power of simplicity. Its canopy, usually made of waterproof material, is spread out by a series of ribs and stretchers attached to a central rod. The user can open or close the umbrella with a simple mechanism, making it a highly portable and convenient tool. The design has been refined over time, with the advent of compact, lightweight, and wind-resistant models.

Beyond its practical use, the umbrella has been imbued with symbolic meanings. In many cultures, it represents protection and authority. In Buddhism, it symbolizes the protective power of the dharma, while in Western cultures, it’s often associated with solidarity and support, as seen in the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong.

Technological Advancements

In the age of technology, the umbrella has not been left behind. Innovations include smart umbrellas equipped with weather sensors that alert the user when rain is imminent. Some models are designed with solar panels to charge electronic devices, while others have built-in GPS to prevent loss. These advancements reflect our changing needs and the potential for everyday objects to become smart and connected.

The umbrella, while seemingly mundane, is a fascinating object of study. Its history mirrors societal changes, its design exemplifies functional simplicity, and its symbolism reflects cultural values. As technology continues to evolve, the umbrella will likely adapt, serving not only as a shield against the elements but also as an intelligent companion in our daily lives. The umbrella, therefore, is more than a mere tool; it is a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability.

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How to Write a 300 Words Essay (+ Examples for Students)

What is a 300-word essay?

It’s an academic paper students write in school or college. The goal is to express an idea, state an argument, or analyze a topic. The only problem with such essays is their concise format.

Your task is to meet the required length but convey information in the logical manner. How is it possible with such restrictions? How to format such a short essay?

In this article, you’ll find a few  samples of 300-word essays. Also, you’ll learn the rules of structuring and formatting such papers right.

Example of 300 Words Essay

Let’s begin with examples (1). A 300-word essay looks like this:

Who am I essay: 300 words sample

A “Who am I?” Essay is a part of the application process for those entering college or university. You get a prompt to describe yourself and tell your goals and motivations. In other words, it’s a personal essay telling admission officers why you want to be their student.

Here’s the sample of such papers:

Bonus: Who Am I Essay: 500 Words Sample

How to Write a 300-Word Essay

Writing a 300-word essay in education is about being brief yet informative. Such tasks check your ability to build arguments and communicate points. Structure it to cover all essay parts and follow the assigned citation style.

300-word essays have a standard structure: an intro, a core, and a conclusion. The body is for organizing and representing the main points. Below you’ll find five techniques to do that.

5 methods of structuring a 300-word paper

  • Essence. Write everything that comes to your mind about the topic. Then, re-read it and point out three main ideas to cover in your essay. Describe them one by one when writing a paper’s body. 
  • Three points. Make a list of sub-topics related to your essay’s theme. Then, expand each sub-topic with three more points. Finally, choose three sub-topics with most relevant points to support your thesis. Take them to describe in an essay’s body. 
  • 3+1. It involves four steps: State a thesis, introduce it, expand on it, and finish your essay. The last step is the “+1” in the technique’s name. The trick is to write a conclusion first and then continue with other essay parts.
  • Divide. Write each part of your essay separately. Re-read each paragraph once you have it to revise if something looks wrong. When ready, move to another essay part.
  • Simple. Introduce a topic with 12 distinct points, grouping them into 3 blocks with 4 sentences each.

What does a 300-word essay look like?

the umbrella man essay 300 words

Use this template to structure your 300-word paper. Here’s what to include in each part:

A 300-word essay introduction:

  • Start with introducing your topic.
  • State your thesis (the main idea of your essay).
  • List the main supporting ideas you’ll discuss to prove it.

How to structure body paragraphs:

As a rule, you write three body paragraphs in an essay. Given the restricted length, each should be short and up-to-pont. Please avoid too many transitional words, long descriptions, or complex sentence structures.

Structure essay body paragraphs like this:

  • Write a lead sentence introducing the paragraph’s idea.
  • Explain it: 1-3 sentences.
  • Provide 1-2 examples.

Concluding your 300-word essay:

Restate all the points you covered in an essay. (You can take them from the introduction and paraphrase.) Finish with the food for thought for readers: a statement, a question, etc.

300-word essay format

Final tips on writing short essays:

  • Be concise; no fluff. Cut all sentences that sound too generic or look unnecessary.
  • Focus on a catchy beginning and a strong conclusion.
  • Write as you speak; then revise each sentence for language patterns and clarity.
  • What is 300 words in an essay?

300 words in an essay is the length of a standard academic paper you write in school or college. Depending on formatting, it takes 0.6 pages (single-spaced) or 1.2 pages (double-spaced). This short writing piece is best to share ideas or analyze assigned topics briefly.

  • How many paragraphs is a 300 words essay?

A 300 words essay follows a 5-paragraph structure. The first paragraph goes for an introduction, three — for a body, and the final one — for a conclusion. This rule isn’t strict: Your essay body can be one or two, not three, paragraphs (2). Check the prompt’s guidelines before writing.

  • How many pages is a 300-word essay?

It’s around 1-1.5 pages, depending on the formatting. Font size and spacing may differ from one prompt to another. In general, a 300-word essay is about 0.6 pages if single-spaced and 1.2 pages if double-spaced.

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Alexander the Great: A Hero or Villain?

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Importance Of Trust Essay

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Mama’s Dream In A Raisin In The Sun By Lorraine Hansberry

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Character Foils In Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet

Character foils are a common literary device used by authors to highlight and contrast the traits of different characters in a story. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the use of character foils is particularly prevalent and effective. Shakespeare pairs characters with contrasting qualities to…

The Jefferson Case: An Unprecedented Legal Benchmark

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Overcoming Ignorance and Prejudices in Raymond Carver’s Cathedral

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The Passion for Entrepreneurship: Opening a Cozy Coffee Shop

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Conflicts in Relationships

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Humanities Influence on Culture

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Emily Grierson in a Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

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How Is a 300-Word Essay Look Like?

A 300-word essay is a relatively short piece of writing that consists of approximately 300 words. It is often used to express an idea, argument, or provide a brief analysis on a specific topic within a concise format.

How Long Is a 300-Word Essay?

A 300-word essay typically spans around 1 to 1.5 pages, depending on factors such as font size, spacing, and formatting. It is important to adhere to any specific formatting guidelines provided by your instructor or institution to determine the exact page count.

How Should You Write a 300-word Essay?

A typical structure for a 300-word essay includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the topic and present a thesis statement. The body paragraphs should present supporting evidence or arguments, and the conclusion should summarize the main points and provide a closing thought.

How to Write a 300-Word Story Essay?

Remember, a 300-word story essay requires you to be concise and selective with your storytelling. Focus on creating a vivid and engaging narrative that captures the reader's attention within the limited word count. Also, try to introduce the setting and characters, as well as try to conclude your story by resolving the situation or adressing the central theme.

How to Write a 300-Word Article Essay?

Writing a 300-word article essay involves conveying information or expressing an opinion on a specific topic in a concise and informative manner. Select a topic that interests you and aligns with the purpose of your essay. Identify the main points or subtopics you want to cover and the order in which they will be presented. This will help you maintain a logical flow and structure in your article. Remember to cite any sources used and follow the appropriate citation style if required by your instructor or the publication guidelines.

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