a decent gentleman will wear his suit.”(Ishiguro, 42-43)The professionalism as a butler required Stevens to remain close to the hub of the wheel (the elite, decision making body), but not to step out of the role. But this professionalism had brought nothing more than disappointment to Stevens. He finally steps out of his role and asks himself what dignity is there in that? He breaks free of such bonds and rejects his constant justification of living not as a human being, but as solely a butler. He thus understands that crime was not in his action however but in his inaction. Neither did he involved himself in preventing or even worrying about the crimes that were being committed by the so-called “great” men. Showing the mastery of the language Ishiguro develops interesting, revealing, and highly developed conclusion (the passage). The use of literary techniques had also played a key role in the effectiveness of the passage and its presentation. By presenting an allegory about the evening being the most enjoyable part of the day Ishiguro is perhaps providing a message or a lesson. Mr. Stevens as a matter of fact should give up dwelling on what happened in the past and should move on and enjoy the latter years of his life. Ishiguro also relates to the elite class as being the hub of the world. Without a hub there would be no wheel hence without the elite there is no world. A statement, which Stevens recognizes to be totally false. There are also questions/messages embedded in the passage. Stevens himself posses there is no reason in crying over spilled milk and blaming ourselves for unaccomplished wishes, and worrying about how one could have changed the course of their life. These messages directly reflect the mood of Stevens as he looked back upon his service and life. One should move on look forward to evening and make best of what remains of the day. The tone of the passage seems to be more of optimism as it acknowl...
