sweetness and freshness, her skin an unblemished luster, a luscious plasticity that was made more startling by her pale pigmentation” 259.
In addition, Mark also makes love to Irene. Irene tells Storm about it in the following speech, “Through the gates of paradise, to the land of never-never on
the continent always – ” Irene’s smile became sharp, spiteful and venomous, “in short darling, Mark Anders has been bouncing me like a rubber ball” 261-262.
Mark then marries Marion and Storm Courtney marries Derek Hunt. However, Storm’s marriage does not last long. After Storm Courtney gets
divorced from his husband, Mark comes to her and the following conversation shows that Mark will divorce Marion in order to be able to marry Storm.
“I love you Storm. I have always loved you.” “You are married to somebody else, Mark.”
“That doesn’t mean anything,” he pleaded. “Oh, yes, it does.” She shook her head. “And I know it does.”
“I will leave Marion.” “Divorce, Mark?”
“Yes.” He was desperate. “I’ll ask her for a divorce” 472.
d. Regretful
Mark is regretful. After having an affair with Helena, he regrets what he does. Mark thinks about what he does with Helena really ruins his friendship with
Fergus and he knows that he betrays the trust that Fergus puts in him. The following is Mark’s thought.
Mark had much time to think on the journey down, and he wasted most of it in vain regrets. Helena’s cries and accusations echoed through his mind
while the cold grey stone of guilt lay heavily in the pit of his stomach, whenever he thought of Fergus MacDonald 98.
e. Competent
When he works as a car salesman, Mark is a decent worker. Not long after starting his career his boss, Dicky Lancome already praises him. “Jolly good
show, old man.” Dicky Lancome folded the two five-pound notes that were his half-share of Mark’s commission for the sale of the Cadillac. “I can see a great
future ahead for you” 106. It is a character as seen by others.
f. Honest
Mark is honest. He always speaks explicitly and directly without any hesitation. It does not matter who he speaks to. If he sees something that he does
not like, he expresses his dislike explicitly. It is like what Mark says to Storm when Storm is not polite. The conversation between Mark and Storm shows it.
“Where are the keys?’ Storm Courtney asked him, and for the first time looked at him directly.
“They are in the car.” He answered, and his voice sounded strange in his own ears, as though it came from a distance.
“Get them.” She said, and he felt himself start to move, to hurry strange in his own ears, as though it came from a distance.
“Certainly, Miss Courtney. Of course I’ll get them, just as soon as you say ‘please’.”
“How dare you” 133-134.
Dicky Lancome asks Mark when he tells Dicky about what he says to Storm Courtney.
“What made you do it?” He shook his head slowly, wonderingly. “She was damned rude.”
Dicky stopped, the memory was too painful, and he sighed heavily. “You didn’t really tell her to say ‘please’, did you?”
Mark nodded” 134-135.
Sean Courtney looks for Mark in his office. Dicky tells him that he fires Mark. Then, Dicky tells Sean Courtney what Mark says to Storm. It is mannerism
that is used by the author to describe this trait. “He told her to use the word ‘please’ when giving orders” 176.
When Dirk Courtney meets Sean Courtney, they talk about the possibility of opening the land in Chaka’s Gate. Mark does not like the plan so Mark tells
Sean Courtney that he does not agree with the project in Chaka’s Gate. Mark’s speech shows it, “General,” his voice was harsh, strident with his anger and
determination, “I am leaving now – and I won’t be coming back. But before I go, I want to tell you that I will fight you and your son” 238.
g. Affectionate
