The Literary Commentary on Remains Of The Day

The passage:

" Embarrassing as these moments were for me, I would not wish to imply that I in any way blame Mr. Farraday, who is in no sense an unkind person; he was, I am sure, merely enjoying the sort of bantering which in the United States, no doubt, is a sign of a good, friendly understanding between employer and employee, indulged in as a kind of affectionate sport. Indeed, to put things into a proper perspective, I should point out that just such bantering on my new employer's part has characterized much of our relationship over these months- though I must confess, I remain rather unsure as to how I should respond" (Ishiguro 14)

Analysis of the passage:

In this passage it seems that Stevens and Mr.Farraday are almost opposites. Yet Seves is trying to not be offended at his informality and casualness. At the same time he is trying to avoid offending Mr.Farraday, Steves rather be treated as the employee or more like a servant than friend or an equal to Mr.Farraday the employer or master of Darlington. At the same time he thinking that being American that Mr.Farraday is more informal and unknowing of the English social construct. Truthful he is bound to the English social construct and does not want to embrace this “American” mentality of being equal. He wants to stay in this place that is considered old and formal, at the same time he want to maintain this positive relationship with a person that is in this different world and/or time then Stevens is in.