Certainly, the weak and timorous hypochondriac, Framton Nuttel, has few, if any positive character traits; on the other hand, while Vera takes advantage of Nuttel, she does have some engaging qualities.
As the tool for Saki's satire, Vera issues a clever version of shock therapy for the shrinking, whimpering Nuttel, who represents the effete society of the Edwardian period. In her fabrications, Vera points to the truth that Nuttel is a coward who contrasts greatly...
Certainly, the weak and timorous hypochondriac, Framton Nuttel, has few, if any positive character traits; on the other hand, while Vera takes advantage of Nuttel, she does have some engaging qualities.
As the tool for Saki's satire, Vera issues a clever version of shock therapy for the shrinking, whimpering Nuttel, who represents the effete society of the Edwardian period. In her fabrications, Vera points to the truth that Nuttel is a coward who contrasts greatly with Vera's uncle and cousin, who are hunters.
In addition, Vera is creative and clever and amusing, although at the expense of the weaker Nuttel. Her ingenuity in contriving a story that is cloaked in the truth is impressive as well. Her acting abilities are strong also, as Mrs. Sappleton announces the arrival of her husband and son:
The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes.
Given only the choice between the weak and hysterical Framton Nuttel and the mischievous, though rather vicious, Vera, whose specialty is "[R]omance at short notice," the reader may find her the more likable.
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