Hardships can test even the strongest friendships, but they can be overcome by faith. In the stories “Two Friends” by Guy de Maupassant and “Damon and Pythias” retold by William Russell, the development of the themes is similar but different. Throughout the stories, the characters face challenges that, ultimately, reveal their faith in each other. “Two Friends” shows the main characters as acquaintances, while Damon and Pythias are true friends. The development of the theme in the stories is similar because they both have situations that test their friendship. Friendships are built on trust and loyalty. In the story “Damon and Pythias,” Damon says, “There is no need for me to feel afraid, O King since I have perfect faith in the word of my true friend…”’ (Russell 111). Because of the deep connection that Damon and Pythias have, Damon has faith that Pythas will return. This connection is similar to Morissot and Sauvage in “Two Friends” because they stay faithful to each other and do not give up the password to protect the people of Paris. These situations demonstrate trust and loyalty through obstacles that the characters overcome. It can be seen that though each relationship faces different hardships, the faith that each displays, shows their strength.
In the story “Damon and Pythias,” their friendship was tested when Pythias didn’t return when he was expected to. “But they understand one another admirably without saying anything because they have similar tastes and respond to their surroundings in exactly the same way” (Maupassant 103). Morissot and Sauvage are terrified they are also semi-close even though they do not talk to each other most of the time. Their relationship is, but they do not have to worry about it, because they are almost identical in character. Both of them know what is going on. They both understand each other, but they don’t express their feelings and the love they both have for one another. Morissot and Sauvage’s friendship is tested when they have to decide whether to
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Hardships can test even the strongest friendships, but they can be overcome by faith. In the stories “Two Friends” by Guy de Maupassant and “Damon and Pythias” retold by William Russell, the development of the themes is similar but different. Throughout the stories, the characters face challenges that, ultimately, reveal their faith in each other. “Two Friends” shows the main characters as acquaintances, while Damon and Pythias are true friends. The development of the theme in the stories is similar because they both have situations that test their friendship. Friendships are built on trust and loyalty. In the story “Damon and Pythias,” Damon says, “There is no need for me to feel afraid, O King since I have perfect faith in the word of my true friend…”’ (Russell 111). Because of the deep connection that Damon and Pythias have, Damon has faith that Pythas will return. This connection is similar to Morissot and Sauvage in “Two Friends” because they stay faithful to each other and do not give up the password to protect the people of Paris. These situations demonstrate trust and loyalty through obstacles that the characters overcome. It can be seen that though each relationship faces different hardships, the faith that each displays, shows their strength.
In the story “Damon and Pythias,” their friendship was tested when Pythias didn’t return when he was expected to. “But they understand one another admirably without saying anything because they have similar tastes and respond to their surroundings in exactly the same way” (Maupassant 103). Morissot and Sauvage are terrified they are also semi-close even though they do not talk to each other most of the time. Their relationship is, but they do not have to worry about it, because they are almost identical in character. Both of them know what is going on. They both understand each other, but they don’t express their feelings and the love they both have for one another. Morissot and Sauvage’s friendship is tested when they have to decide whether to give up the password. When talking to Dionysius, Damon says, “Even so, even should the noble Pythias be captured and held against his will, it would be an honor for me to die in his place” (Russell 111). Both Damon and Pythias have trust in one another. Damon and Pythias are also loyal to their relationship. Morissot and Sauvage’s friendship isn’t equally the same. They trusted each other with the password, but Pythias trusted Damon for the rest of his life.
Difficulties will come and go, but when trusting your faith you’ll come out faster than you go in. Morissot and Sauvages' friendship isn’t equally the same. Morissot and Sauvage trust each other with the password, but Pythias trusts Damon for the rest of his life. All in all, there is great truth within the theme in reference to the stories, but also in life.
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