Justice Prevails
In The Catbird Seat, James Thurber tells the story in a way that encourages the reader to take the side of the "villain." Normally, the victim of a given circumstance is the person who is "wronged." However, this particular story makes the reader appreciate Mr. Martin's character, agreeing with the idea that Ulgine Barrows must, at all costs, disappear. Although it is Martin who is deceiving in the end, the reader ultimately feels relieved to see him thinking fast and turning the table when unusual situations arise. …
