Antagonist - Society because in the end the lawyer is going against every aspect of society. In person vs. person, the antagonist is the banker because in the beginning the lawyer is trying to prove him wrong. But the banker represents society so its still really person vs. society.
Conflict - Person vs. society because the lawyer is going against the belief that the life sentence is worse than the death penalty. The conflict is person vs. person if you don't dig too deep though because the the lawyer and the banker are opposing each other.
Symbols - The banker represents society and the money represents greed and society.
Exposition - The banker and lawyer are arguing.
Inciting Event - The lawyer accepts the bet.
Rising Action - Everything between when the bet is made and when the banker is reading the letter.
Climax - The banker reads the letter.
Falling Action - Everything that happens between when the banker is finished reading the letter and whe he puts it in the safe.
Resolution - The banker puts the letter in the safe.
Themes - "The Bet" is really all about the meaning of freedom. The lawyer is technically not free to leave his surroundings if he wants the money but he is free in his mind and his choices. He could have chosen to leave the lodge at any time. He is free in his choice of books and food. He could still think his own thoughts. Freedom is being able to do what you want and he could've.
The meaning of home is also present in this story. Home is a place where you can be yourself and are comfortable. I'm sure the lawyer had all the anemities he needed to be happy and he didn't have to bother about visitors. Although, home can also be the people that are connected with that place. I know that my home would not be a home if it were not for the family that lives in it. The lawyer made a good hermit though, and was quite content to not associate with any other human being.
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Hello Alexis, a salute from Rome. Ciao
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