Machine Man

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The short story "Machine Man" by Marlish Glorie follows an anti-climax plot structure, building tension without leading to a definitive climax.

The narrative involves several characters, including Paul, Black Jack, Nut, Iris, and a nurse. Paul, the protagonist, endures ridicule due to his appearance and low intelligence while yearning for a mother figure. His characterization is portrayed through his perspective on the events and his actions and motives.

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Another significant aspect of Paul is his longing for a loving mother. He compensates for the lack of a family environment by treating his appliances as family members, referring to the television set as his family and considering his microwave oven as his brother.

The troublesome relationship with his biological mother, followed by living in a caravan, leaves Paul yearning for family interactions, leading him to create his own makeshift family to fulfill that need.

Paul's interactions with his appliances and his attitude toward them reveal potential disabilities or emotional challenges he might be facing.

He believes he can genuinely hear and connect with his appliances, a trait that could stem from emotional struggles.

The story delves into themes of appearance and the harsh judgment often faced by those who deviate from the norm.