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  1. The main examples of foreshadowing Mr. Parson's blindness in "A Man Who Had No Eyes" include: Mr. Parsons noticing the approaching beggar by the sound of his cane, his reflection on his success in ...

  2. Quick answer: In "A Man Who Had No Eyes," Mr. Parsons is characterized as optimistic, self-reliant, and successful, having overcome his blindness to lead a productive life.

  3. In "A Man Who Had No Eyes," Mr. Parsons is characterized as optimistic, self-reliant, and successful, having overcome his blindness to lead a productive life. In contrast, the beggar, Markwardt, is...

  4. Markwardt, a manipulative, self-serving man who refuses to accept responsibility for his past actions, is the antithesis of Mr. Parsons. While the story’s title refers to literal blindness, it also denotes Markwardt’s inability to accept reality, i.e., his culpability and ill treatment of Mr. Parsons during the explosion.

  5. The author imbues “blindness” with both literal and symbolic meanings, and the motif of blindness develops the theme of Human Agency and Disability. Although Mr. Parsons is blind, his disability is understated, and his character is attributed with health and vigor. However, Markwardt’s blindness is his defining feature, and it accentuates ...

  6. In the opening sentence, he is referred to as a “beggar,” and then he becomes the “blind beggar.” However, this perception is quickly proven to be false when Markwardt clarifies to Mr. Parsons that he “ain’t no beggar” (Paragraph 7) but a man with blindness. Soon after, he offers to sell a cigarette lighter, giving the impression ...

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  8. Apr 29, 2017 · The explosion had occurred in Westbury factory. It was one of the greatest disasters during the World War. One hundred and eight people were killed, about 200 injured and over fifty of them lost their eyes. Mr. Parsons and a blind beggar. Mr. Parsons and Markwardt were the two victims of Westbury chemical explosion. Mr. Parsons was very glad to ...