Part one of term paper
Miss Brill is a pathetic character; that is, she arouses sympathy and compassion. She provokes this pity by being a seemingly old, lonely lady. Her habit of listening in on other people’s conversations seems harmless because her sole purpose is only to bring added joy to her life. She allows herself occasional special treats, which demo ...

Part two of term paper
... She is always criticizing them in her mind, as if she were trying to build herself up. She is almost frozen in time, wearing a ratty fox fur as if she were in the theater. The illusion that she is a respected elder is shattered when two lovers she is eavesdropping on make fun of her, calling her fur “a fried whiting”. Her fur is her pride joy. She feels extravagant and lavish when she wears it. When it is mocked she is very hurt. She walks home without getting her usual “honey cake” ...