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Maimoona Azam, Mufeeza Rauf


Ms. Asma Mansoor


Post-war Literature


31 March 2013


“The Tenth Man” is not merely a suspense novel; it is an expression of a

profound faith in human goodness. Elaborate.

       The novel, although simple in its structure, is filled with the moments of suspense.

The readers go on the roller coaster of emotions while the suspense rises and falls. Despite of

this uncertain journey, Graham Greene maintains a faith in the human goodness that triumphs

at the end. Greene is known for his themes of salvation and morality. With his deep interest

in Catholicism, his writings depict a hopeful version of human beings with the potential of

goodness.


       Greene having a career of writing thrillers has beautifully put the element of

suspensein this novel too. The mystery begins when the prisoners draw the lots. As Chavel is

most reluctant to die, the fate decides against him. His offer to bargain for his life is a quite

unusual thing which again builds the climax that is resolved by Janvier‟s daring step. Greene

keeps on building the suspense in waves later in the novel.


       Chavel‟s appearance at his home, his confrontation with Janvier‟s sister and their

encounter with Roche are the incidents which take the reader at the brim of uncertainty about

what would happen next. However, he successfully steers the story out of these suspicions

and carries on the plot. The suspense reaches its climax with the appearance of the fake
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Chavel whom Charlot (real Chavel) readily welcomes. He is happy that Therese‟s hatred

would be displaced.


       There is another side to the novel too. Greene reflects on the human nature which is

evil yet good. His characters show fluctuations between vice and virtue but ultimately it‟s the

better side that dominates. This shows his deep faith in the angelic version of Man. For him

Man is both saint and a sinner but his real nature comes into the limelight when he confronts

a challenging situation. The novel, written in the post-war time, depicts individuals with lost

sense of faith. Living in the existentialist world, they are free to make choices of their own.

They have the liberty to pose their own meaning on the world. But this freedom makes them

responsible for other people too. Such is the case with many characters of Greene‟s novel.


       One‟s essence is reflected in the most critical circumstances. It was Janvier who,

whatever his motives or reasons were, offered his life for Chavel. He dared to sacrifice his

life for the well-being of his sister and mother. He paid a handsome price to buy a

comfortable life which he could not do otherwise. On the other hand, Chavel, after his

cowardly act, when got released from the prison, is not comfortable. It is now that his

conscience begins to prick. His guilty feeling is a reflection of the fact that his heart wasn‟t

dead yet. He had a speck of morality yet.


       As he goes back to his home and starts living there, he thinks of making Therese‟s life

better who is feeling miserable at Janvier‟s death. Chavel feels responsible for her too. He

tries to pay her back. Similarly, he is very considerate towards the fake Chavel even. He

allows him to stay a night risking the discontent of Therese. It seems he was being overly

moral after one immoral act. Chavel, with all the rights to denounce the agreement made

between him and Janvier does not do so. He instead leaves all his property for Therese. He

successfully fights the „lust in sorrow‟(Greene 150) and compensates for his coward decision.
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       Therese, on the other hand, is in a conflict too. On one side, she is filled with hatred

and revengeful feelings while on the other, she is considerate towards Charlot. She treats him

not like servants but „like another gypsy‟ (Greene, 88) who was in need of a shelter. She even

keeps him in consideration for marriage. Similarly, she turns away Carrose, but she feels

guilty afterwards of leaving him out on a stormy night. By the end of the novel, she has no ill

feeling for him.


       All of these instances show Greene‟s deep faith in human good. He portrays the fact

that the extent of one‟s virtue is revealed in the most critical challenges. While the plot moves

on the waves of rising and falling suspense, there are occasional glimpses of human nobility.
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                                  Works Cited

Greene, Graham. The Tenth Man. London. MGM/UA Home Entertainment Group, 1985.


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The Tenth Man” is not merely a suspense novel; it is an expression of a profound faith in human goodness. Elaborate.

  • 1. I Maimoona Azam, Mufeeza Rauf Ms. Asma Mansoor Post-war Literature 31 March 2013 “The Tenth Man” is not merely a suspense novel; it is an expression of a profound faith in human goodness. Elaborate. The novel, although simple in its structure, is filled with the moments of suspense. The readers go on the roller coaster of emotions while the suspense rises and falls. Despite of this uncertain journey, Graham Greene maintains a faith in the human goodness that triumphs at the end. Greene is known for his themes of salvation and morality. With his deep interest in Catholicism, his writings depict a hopeful version of human beings with the potential of goodness. Greene having a career of writing thrillers has beautifully put the element of suspensein this novel too. The mystery begins when the prisoners draw the lots. As Chavel is most reluctant to die, the fate decides against him. His offer to bargain for his life is a quite unusual thing which again builds the climax that is resolved by Janvier‟s daring step. Greene keeps on building the suspense in waves later in the novel. Chavel‟s appearance at his home, his confrontation with Janvier‟s sister and their encounter with Roche are the incidents which take the reader at the brim of uncertainty about what would happen next. However, he successfully steers the story out of these suspicions and carries on the plot. The suspense reaches its climax with the appearance of the fake
  • 2. II Chavel whom Charlot (real Chavel) readily welcomes. He is happy that Therese‟s hatred would be displaced. There is another side to the novel too. Greene reflects on the human nature which is evil yet good. His characters show fluctuations between vice and virtue but ultimately it‟s the better side that dominates. This shows his deep faith in the angelic version of Man. For him Man is both saint and a sinner but his real nature comes into the limelight when he confronts a challenging situation. The novel, written in the post-war time, depicts individuals with lost sense of faith. Living in the existentialist world, they are free to make choices of their own. They have the liberty to pose their own meaning on the world. But this freedom makes them responsible for other people too. Such is the case with many characters of Greene‟s novel. One‟s essence is reflected in the most critical circumstances. It was Janvier who, whatever his motives or reasons were, offered his life for Chavel. He dared to sacrifice his life for the well-being of his sister and mother. He paid a handsome price to buy a comfortable life which he could not do otherwise. On the other hand, Chavel, after his cowardly act, when got released from the prison, is not comfortable. It is now that his conscience begins to prick. His guilty feeling is a reflection of the fact that his heart wasn‟t dead yet. He had a speck of morality yet. As he goes back to his home and starts living there, he thinks of making Therese‟s life better who is feeling miserable at Janvier‟s death. Chavel feels responsible for her too. He tries to pay her back. Similarly, he is very considerate towards the fake Chavel even. He allows him to stay a night risking the discontent of Therese. It seems he was being overly moral after one immoral act. Chavel, with all the rights to denounce the agreement made between him and Janvier does not do so. He instead leaves all his property for Therese. He successfully fights the „lust in sorrow‟(Greene 150) and compensates for his coward decision.
  • 3. III Therese, on the other hand, is in a conflict too. On one side, she is filled with hatred and revengeful feelings while on the other, she is considerate towards Charlot. She treats him not like servants but „like another gypsy‟ (Greene, 88) who was in need of a shelter. She even keeps him in consideration for marriage. Similarly, she turns away Carrose, but she feels guilty afterwards of leaving him out on a stormy night. By the end of the novel, she has no ill feeling for him. All of these instances show Greene‟s deep faith in human good. He portrays the fact that the extent of one‟s virtue is revealed in the most critical challenges. While the plot moves on the waves of rising and falling suspense, there are occasional glimpses of human nobility.
  • 4. IV Works Cited Greene, Graham. The Tenth Man. London. MGM/UA Home Entertainment Group, 1985. print