Summary THE MAN WHO COULD IMITATE A BEE BY RICHARD CONNELL

"THE MAN WHO COULD IMITATE A BEE” BY RICHARD
CONNELL (ANALYSIS)


Question: was Hervey Deyo ("The Man Who Could Imitate a Bee") a static or
dynamic?


Hervey Deyo, the character described in the passage, can be considered dynamic. A
dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal changes or development
over the course of a story. In the passage, Hervey Deyo's character development is
evident. At the beginning, he is depicted as a very serious young man dedicated to his
career as an ornithologist. He is so focused on birds that he "looked down" on those
who had different interests, like the beetle man and the bee man.
However, as the passage progresses, Hervey Deyo experiences a shift in his interests
and priorities. He begins to discover his attraction to girls and becomes more open to
social interactions, particularly at the tea party where he meets Mina Low. This
change in his interests and his willingness to engage in non-bird-related conversations
with girls marks a significant shift in his character. He goes from being solely focused
on ornithology to being open to a broader range of experiences and connections.
So, Hervey Deyo's character is dynamic as he undergoes a noticeable transformation
in his outlook and interests during the course of the passage.