The Cloak

There are many ideas about deception and infidelity in “The Cloak” by Isak Dinesen that show the true nature of humans. The love for a woman makes a man to do strange things, even sell out his master and his “father”. In life, our closest friends may turn on us to obtain something that is ours. In this story, Dinesen manages to elucidate aspects of deceit, infidelity and betrayal through clothing, the young artist’s …

…are the only ones that experience the euphoric feeling of love, but that is not always such a good thing. Also, Dinesen shows that complete admiration leads to loss of self and unique personality, and leads you to turn away from those who you admire and pursue the loved ones in their life. Dinesen is successful at showing the elements of deceit and betrayal through clothing and other due to the strong characters she created.