Essay on Analysis of Armistead Maupins Tales of the City...

Analysis of Armistead Maupins Tales of the City Series When you sense the affection where people enfold their loving kindness you are probably amidst the tenants of 28 Barbary Lane, San Francisco 94109. Perhaps ‘tenants is the wrong word, it should be something more like a friendly community of people. In Tales of the City , by Armistead Maupin, the characters are intertwined with togetherness. The mother of all mothers, ‘the landlady, guardian of all who live under her roof, orchestrates an unfolding story that is captivating and compelling. It Is her love that permeates the other characters within this story. This sequence of story snippets was originally introduced to San Francisco Chronicle readers back in 1976. It†¦show more content†¦Connies Place ch.2 p.4-7: Mary Ann moves into Connies apartment. She believes her new life will begin soon. The two new roommates reminisce about their childhood together, not looking forward but looking back. Mary Ann discovers a myriad cologne collection in Connies bathroom cabinet. Connie is still popular with the men, a quality she is striving for in her new life. A Frisco Disco ch.3 p.8-11: Mary Ann Connie go out clubbing together for different reasons. Marry Ann pretends to disrobe her innocence, but her attempts do not work. Due to her inability to put aside her starched values she turns down a sexual advance from a man. With the nights failure, and without Connie, she goes home early. Her New Home ch.4 p.12-15: This is the introduction of the caring passionate Anna Madrigal. Mary Ann had enough exposure of Connies Trix. Out of the three places the rental agency sent her, Mary Ann discovers that 28 Barbary Lane is where her new funky home will be. Once back at Connies apartment, Connie suggests they meet at the Safeway for another man hunt. Love with the Proper Shopper ch.5 p.16-19: This is one of the only chapters where scenery is in place before the introduction of characters. The grocery is more paramount to the characters than the other way around. This is because by its very nature Safeway is a place where people are compelled to congregate. Mary Ann