The Doctor's Dilemma Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

The Doctor's Dilemma Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

Bonington

Ridgeon placing Louis into the care of Bonington is a symbol that Louis will surely die. Ridgeon knows that Bonington doesn't know how to deduce the way to cure tuberculosis, and thus he is killing him by sending him to Bonington.

12 Shillings

Louis sells his drawing of Sir Patrick to Bonington for 12 shillings which he then realizes is far underpriced. It is a symbol that the doctors are just as good at swindling as the young artist has been upon them.

Ill

Dr. Blenkinsop says that he is continuously ill from treating his sick patients. This is a symbol that his prowess as a physician at treating people is very low as, if he is able to keep his patients well he would be able to do the same for himself.

Horse-Drawn

Emmy comes into the room to ask one of the gentleman to be on his way as his motorcar is scaring Sir Patrick's horses. This is a symbol that Sir Patrick is an elder to these gentlemen as his means of transportation is horse and buggy. Sir Patrick becomes a symbol of the generation nearing its end, and that we are in a time of advancement in the world.

Dressed

Jennifer leaves her husband's body in order to get dressed to say goodbye to all of the doctors. This is a symbol that she is devoted to Louis, even in his death, as he has asked her not to wear clothes of mourning, but to instead dress up and cause people to see that she has been affected by him, a great man.

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