He feels lonely and this is one of the reasons why he develops a drinking habit. Despite the fact that he becomes a very successful television presenter and a well-to-do person, he understands that his life lacks some essential element. To some degree, Dexter falls a victim to these stereotypes. He does not only have to be physically strong, but also emotionally independent. Our culture does not allow a man to show that he is emotionally dependent on a woman. These elements of the plot suggest that Emma and Dexter will eventually understand that love can tie them together.įurthermore, it is important to speak about character development and ability to depart from conventional gender stereotypes.
It seems that the writer deliberately wants to attract the readers’ attention to the idea that these people gravitate toward one another. Secondly, one should mention Dexter and Emma decided to settle in London without knowing about each other’s intentions. This parallel structure of the plot shows that these people can still feel affection toward each other. July 15 occupies a prominent part in their lives because this is the day when they first spent a night with one another. The author relies on plot structure and character development in order to demonstrate this idea.Įach chapter of the novel describes two characters, Emma and Dexter on St. In his novel One Day David Nicholls attempts to show that love is the best and probably the only way to overcome loneliness and discontent. In part, this self-contradiction can be explained by some of gender stereotypes rooted in our culture, especially the unwillingness of both sexes to admit their emotional weaknesses.
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