In what way(s) are the characters “gentle”?

Analyze the significance of the word “gentle” as it relates to the larger themes of the story, referring to three or four specific examples of moments in the story where the characters’ gentleness is shown or referred to. In what way(s) are the characters “gentle”? Normally we think of gentleness as a positive characteristic; does Graham Greene show it to be a strength, a failing, or both? After briefly summarizing the story in no more than 1 standard-length paragraph, analyze each of your examples in a separate body paragraph, explaining the relevance of each one to the larger themes of the story as a whole. From the story you must include 4-6 citations directly from the story. The first paragraph must be an introduction of the story.

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