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The Rhine River
view of the river from the Rhine valley
The City Crest of Bonn
A Church in Bonn
Larry's German Foray
Greg
This is how I see Gregory Brabazon
Auguste Cottet
La Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF)
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Larry went to the BNF to do his philosophical reading
William James' Principles of Psychologoy
Painting by Claude Lorraine
Elliott had art by Lorraine in his Paris apartment.
Sorbonne
Waterloo Bridge
A Monet painting from 1920.
Picasso Painting During 1920s
La Mitrailleuse
Another Painting by Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson
William James
Author of Principles of Psychology
Somerset Maugham
At his house, surrounded by his work
Botticelli Self-Portrait
Elliott's Rendering of Larry?
La Seine
Dawn in the Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter
Sentient Gargoyle
19 comments:
Elliott is a complete snob but his love for high society and expensive clothing is a passion that makes him a unique person. His snobbery is also easily forgiven because of his incredible genorisity with his money. I dont think he would ever sacrifice a prostigious dinner invitation to help a friend (though Isable, his niece, is a different story) but he will always provide money for a friend in need.
--Robin
Elliott may be referred to as a "snob," but who is to judge? He is simply living life the way he wants to. He is very generous to travellers, and though he never really develops true friendships, he has alot of acquaintances with whom he shares alot.
Although first instinct may be to hate Elliott for his pickiness with whom she shares his assets, I found myself fond of him. His senses of carelessness and concern work together at the same time to create a multifaceted and intriguing character.
-erika
I agree with Erika and Robin--in the sense that number one--how can you NOT admire Elliott's passion? And, secondly, who is to judge somebody else's character--especially if they are so generous. Ironically, of course, though we are not to judge Elliott, he judges the heck out of anybody else. But, then again, this type of social climbing, or social judging is his passion...and he's purty darn good at it...and he also makes me laugh. (Though sometimes I pity him...)
Mr. Ross
While Elliot is somewhat of a snobbish person, he is very generous to the people around him. He chooses to live his life this way because it is what makes him happy, and that is what matters. He may not be able to provide a shoulder to cry on, but he is always able to help out a friend in a financial situation.
-hayden
Eliott is more in tuned with his superfical characteristics than Larry. Elliott is definately a snob with a love for the glamourous life style. He is not appreciative of a spritual aspect of human life, but he does very much appreciate sumptuous dinner parties, and high society life. However, it is hard to hate Elliott, for his is not a glutton for money. His generosity does come through the veil of snobbery at times. He is always willing to lend friend some money for help, though being considered as a friend of Elliott seems to be a rather selective practice. I don't like Elliott, because he puts himself above others, and he is quick to judge, like he did with Larry. However, I could understand why he would be liked for he would be a great friend.
No i wouldn't completely say that Elliot was a snob. He lives a life that he is content with, living in a world consumed in a high class, with high living expectations and style. Even though he may come off as a snob, I think it is because of the expectations of high society that expect him to expect that of others, and everything around him.
-Ro
I veiw Elliot as a man who wants to please. The way he was raised was to be accomodating to everyone, whether he enjoys their company or not, and he has a desire to be liked. As he becomes a man desiring to be a better man, some people feel like he acts aloof.
I like Elliot's charming character and the hospitality he offers when one is in an unfamilliar country.
~Ben
Elliott isnt a snob.... he is jsut doing what larry is doing. He follows what he wants to follow and does what he wants to do. Its hard to judge and criticize someone who is honest with themselves with what they like. I like him in that aspect and at the same time his is generous with his money... which makes his less snobby if at all.
--max--
Elliott, though he is very materialistic, he is not a bad person. He does like to judge others, but I believe that comes from ignorance. He does not understand other people, yet he likes to help them. It all comes from his good nature. He is a bit of a snob, but not in the sense that he flaunts his money and does not give to others. He is very generous, and has a good heart. He just hides behind what he knows, and what he knows is money. Having true friends is not one of his strong points. The most important thing to him is to be happy with the way he is living his life, and he is.
-Rachel
Elliott is referred to as a "snob," because there is a sense of jealousy and anger towards his lifestyle and opinion on "civilized society". Elliott has reinvented himself from a son of a old Virginian family to a European "cultured" art and antique dealer. Elliott has chosen to live his own life style and has also chosen to idolize Europe instead of his own country. This is at a time when the U.S. is developing vast wealth and power throughout the world, in the words of Isabel, "it is common sense," for anyone to take their share of the wealth and do their part to strengthen the country, which Elliott is not.
-John Ralston
Elliott is a snob in modern people's view. however, if you put him back with the place you grows, and the period of time, he is a very hard-working man. He works to get what he wants. Thats exactly the way how people should live. Even though, he is a little bit too extreme, he is acting positively in his life.
--Trevor Feng ((^_^\))
Elliot is seen as a "snob" simply because he is proper, and holds himself to the definition of the aristocrat. He is proper and polite, with a good taste for decor and fashion, and a strong social web. He is viewed as arrogant simply because he brought himself up from the common American class to the middle-upper class of the Parisian social ladder.
-lily
Elliott seems snobby to those who cannot appriciate culture and status. He prides himself on his knowledge of the high society and uses this knowledge as leverage to help raise his social status, as anyone would do. Many loyal American patriots are so wound up with a loathing for the french that Elliott's respect for the french society automatically makes him a snob. And although Elliott is very concerned with social status he is not afraid to help others with constructive criticism and insights into high society.
-elliott
Elliot is not a snob. His friends are jealous and thats why they think of him as one. Elliot might be selfish, he lives his life exactly the way he wants to -but that doesn't mean he is a snob. Elliot is described as giving, charming, "an asset to any party" and someone that many people respect. He buys his sister and neice lavish dresses, he opens up opportunities for people to meet important people and he is always helpful. In my opinion those aren't characteristics that a typical "snob" would possess.
-Emily
I believe Elliott is a snob. Getting to know people based on social standing and spending his money to make himself appear proper in front of his important acquaintances both show Elliott's characteristic. Although he entertains his guests and has been generous to people, he does so for his own good. Also, the way he judges Larry as a helpless young man is an example of what Elliott values in someone. He does not say much when Larry refuses Henry Maturin's job offer, but Elliott begins to see the fault in Larry when Larry refuses to lunch with Elliott and be part of social events.
- Jiun
I think Elliot should not be referred to as a snob. His passion and love for being the member of high society and the hardwork that follows them should be admired. His strong friendship, and ability to give up his pride for his benefit and feelings of others cannot be easily possessed by others.
It is the people around him, who created the sense of jealousy and anger towards Elliot's successful uprising of social class, that should be viewed to as snobs. They liked Elliot because he was nice to "them", entertained "them", and sacrificed his time for "them".
Brian Min the Neccessary 91 Average
Elliott is a snob. That is not to say that I discount his character (after all he is very generous and he is only doing what he thinks he should), only that I see him as being extraordinarily pretentious. Which means a lot coming from me. He is very prone to pass judgment without thinking for himself, and I feel bad for him because of this.
I would consider Elliott a snob since he possesses a condescending attitude. However, his attitude is quite playful at times. He consistently complains about those “less cultivated”; yet, he is eager to help those who remind him of a young, less cultivated American he once was. Furthermore, his attachment to his family is endearing. More than once he has left the “social scene” for his family or a family friend. Moreover, when it comes to Elliott, the reader must keep in mind the words, “Actions speak louder than words”. Overall, I admire him for his passion for both his family and career.
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