APPOINTMENT WITH LOVE

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Sulamith Ish-Kishor

She was born in London, England, one of eight children of Ephraim and Fanny Ish-Kishor. Her father was a well-known writer of Jewish children's literature and an early proponent of Hovevei Zion, a pre-Zionist movement, and later of political Zionism. Her older sister, Judith Ish-Kishor, was a pioneering writer of Jewish children's literature in English. Sulamith began writing at age 5 and had several of her poems printed in British publications by the time she was 10. When Sulamith was 13, her family moved to New York City (like the family in her novel Our Eddie). At Hunter College, she studied languages and history. She wrote widely, and was published in several magazines, including The New Yorker, Saturday Review, and Reader's Digest. Her now-classic story of a long-distance correspondence and its fateful conclusion, "Appointment with Love," was published in a 1943 edition of Collier's and was subsequently plagiarized by preacher-author Max Lucado (as "The Rose") in a 1992 collection.Our Eddie was a 1970 Newbery Honor book. It portrays a father whose abusive treatment of his child contrasts with the Jewish values he claims to promote. A Boy of Old Prague, which recounts the friendship between a 16th-century Gentile boy and a Jewish family was a popular selection of the Scholastic Book Club in the 1970s and dealt with the issue of anti-semitism in late Renaissance Europe.

Appointment WithLove

by : Sulamith Ish-Kishor

VOCABULARY WORDS& CONTEXT CLUES

Bookplate

a decorative label stuck in the front of a book, bearing the name of the book's owner

ex. Her name was on the bookplate: Hollis Meynell.

Delicate

very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

ex. Her figure was long and slim; her blond hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears.

the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose. determination, purpose. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.

Firmness

ex. Her eyes were blue as flowers, her lips and chin had a gentle firmness.

communcation by exchanging letters , emails, or other messages.

Corresponded

ex. He had corresponded with her for over a year, but he had never met her or seen her picture

Lieutenant

a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

ex. Lieutenant Blandford remembered one day in particular, the worst of the fighting, when his plane had been caught in the midst of a pack of enemy planes.

Tenderly

with gentleness, kindness, and affection.

ex. He had never believed that a woman could see into a man's heart so tenderly, so understandingly.

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Provocative

ex. He started toward her, forgetting to notice that she was wearing no rose, and as he moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips.

to push or drive with force : shove. : to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing.

Thrust

ex. She was more than plump; her thick-ankled feet were thrust into a low-heeled shoe.

Rumpled

creased, ruffled, or disheveled in appearance.

ex. But she wore a red rose on her rumpled coat.

Longing

a desire or yearning for someone, somewhere, and something.

ex. yet so deep was his longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and upheld his own; and there she stood.

to hold very tightly, a firm hold; a tight grasp or clasp, or an effective form of control over something.

Gripped

ex. His fingers gripped the worn copy of Human Bondage which was to identify him to her.

to stand with one's shoulders pulled back in a straight line in a way that shows one is ready to do or deal with something directly.

Squared

ex. He squared his shoulders, saluted, and held out the book toward the woman, although even while he spoke he felt the bitterness of his disappointment.

AppointmentwithLove

a walkthrough

HOW IS THE STORY STARTED?

The story starts with a character introduced as Lt. Blandford, waiting patiently as he'd meet the woman he'd love, or so he thought, in under a few minutes. It was said that he had happened to be corresponding with her for over a year, However, he had never met her in life, and not even a single photo he had seen of her.

WHAT IS THE INCITING EVENT?

From six to four minutes, and finally one, Just 60 seconds left till Lt. Blandford would meet the woman he believed he had loved. He'd reminisce into the past, and meet a girl he'd thought would be the one, But no one's stopping him now, for he is near meeting the one and only woman who laid faith in him.

WHAT IS THE PLAN TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM?

In "Appointment with Love," the conflict lies in the fact that, in spite of having been corresponding with Miss Maynell for more than a year, Lt. Blandford never succeeded in talking her into sending him her photo. So in order for Lt. Blanford to see the woman he had never seen, the woman that he thought he loved, he needed to go to New York's Grand Central Station to see her beautiful face.

SERIES OF COMPLICATIONS?

Lt. Blandford would finally meet the woman he thought he loved after exchanging letters for over a year but has never heard her voice, met her in person, or seen her picture. A girl passed him but wearing a different colored flower but it was not the red rose they agreed upon then finally meets Hollis Meynell, who was a woman well past 40, her gray hair tucked under her hat. She was more than plump; her thick-ankled feet were thrust into a low-heeled shoe but then again she was wearing the red rose on her coat. Lt. Blandford did not hesitate and spoke to Hollis Meynell but to his surprise, it was the girl that passed him is the real Hollis Meynell and it was a test to prove that his love was real if her appearance was different from what he expected.

HOW IS THE PROBLEM RESOLVED?

Internally, there is a conflict because Lieutenant Blandford is split between following a gorgeous, young girl and pursuing an older, less attractive woman who appears to understand him. Eventually, he chooses to meet women who understand him, which leads to the resolution "That young lady in the green suit - I the one who just passed by - begged me to wear this rose on my coat, and she said that if you asked me to go out with you, I should tell you that she's waiting for you in that big restaurant across the street." As a result, Blandford is not forced to give up the attractive women he desires. This internal conflict was most likely created to promote the notion that not only is an understanding companion more fulfilling, but that sacrifice is not required.

HOW DOES IT END?

He made his decision. Blandford made a cautious step toward Hollis and motioned for her to approach him. She smiled pleasantly at him as she made her way through the crowd.

SUMMARY

PLOT

Appointment with Love," by Sulamith Ish-Kishor, is a short story of love between a young lieutenant Blandford and a lady, Hollis Meynell, who had fallen in love with each other. The authors show the possibilities of actual strong relationships even over long distances, as well as the idea that two individuals can be very close despite the fact that they've never met if they are capable of following their true inner feelings and instincts.

SETTING

The Setting of the story is primarily New York Grand's Central Station. Yet this story plot only actually lasts more than 6 minutes, so it includes the flashbacks when he was in boot camp. And the destined setting of the restaurant across the street. ex. Six minutes to six, said the clock over the information booth in New York's Grand central Station.

POV

The story is witnessed via the third-person perspective to demonstrate that love extends beyond what is visible on the outside. The main character's ideas (Lieutenant Blandford) largely set up the story's events.

SYMBOLISM

The story used symbolism to indicate that love extends beyond what is seen on the outside. "She wore a flower, but it wasn't the small red rose they had decided on." The red flower (Rose) symbolizes the Lieutenant's love and affection for Hollis. The flower aimed to determine whether the Lieutenant was interested in a woman because of her appearance. The Rose is a significant symbol in the story since it is how Lieutenant Blandford recognizes Hollis Meynell and first sees her.

TONE

The tone of Appointment with Love is Lt. Blandford appearing excited and anxious to meet this girl he may have fallen in love with.

THEME

The theme of "Appointment with Love" is honor and loyalty to one's word or the strength of love. S.I Kishor's appointment with love defines that if you love someone, you should love them for the person they are, not about what they look like.

Lt. Blandford

Lieutenant Blandford is essentially an honorable man. He's got pride: he's willing to fudge a bit on his age, but he is true to his word; when he meets the beautiful young woman he's tempted but doesn't yield. - "Blandford felt as though he were being split in two, so keen was his desire to follow the girl, yet so deep was his longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and upheld his own; and there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible; he could see that now. Her gray eyes had a warm, kindly twinkle. Lieutenant Blandford did not hesitate. His fingers gripped the small, worn, blue leather copy of Of Human Bondage, which was to identify him to her. This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even rarer than love—a friendship for which he had been and must ever be grateful."

Hollis Meynell

Hollis Meynell is a loving, faithful, and devoted lover. She stayed, helped, and supported him throughout his Journey. ex. "Of course you fear...all brave men do. Next time you doubt yourself, I want you to hear my voice reciting to you: "

MORAL

The moral lesson of the story "An Appointment with Love" by Sulamith Ish-Kishor is that love is a powerful force that can transcend time and distance and that it is important to treasure and hold onto the people we love. It also emphasizes that true love can be found in unexpected places and that it can be worth fighting for. Additionally, the story highlights the importance of living in the present and cherishing the time we have with loved ones, as war and other external factors can cause loss and separation. Overall, the story emphasizes the power and importance of love in one's life.

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