Leaven of Malice by Robertson Davies. Two Parallel Dialogues: Two Complex Personalities (Parents relationship to their children)

In his tale Leaven of Malice, Robertson Davies intentionally portrays many scenes as parallels. By doing so, certain points and arguments are highlighted boldly throughout the story. One such parallel occurs between the respective conversations of the Vambrace's and the Bridetower's. The engagement scandal incites heated discussions within the two households, as both Solly and Pearl would rather avoid all the negative attention brought on by their parents. The striking resemblance of the dialogues serves to emphasize a key point concerning parents in the story; the parental figures in Leav…