Gimpel the Fool

Contrasts of the two main characters in Singer’s “Gimpel the Fool” indicate that they are two totally different people. These contrasts reveal the different natures that both characters show throughout the story. Both Gimpel and his wife Elka are faced with the same situations, but the way they handle these situations can be easily contrasted. The way they are involved with deceptions, their family values, and their personalities are just a few of the …

…her joy of physical love from other men. Finally, it is seen that her personality shows traits of carelessness and her desire to self-serve. In contrast, Gimpel is always being deceived by Elka, shows that he puts his family first, and is has the complete opposite personality from Elka. Works Cited Kennedy, X.J. and Dana Gioia, eds. Literature. Second Compact ed. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, 2000. Singer, Isaac Bashevis. “Gimpel The Fool.” Kennedy, 78-89.