Individual reading 51-58

The narrator of the story went to Tahiti where Strickland spent the last years of his life, he asked all people who knew something about him. Residents of the island were not interested in Stricland's but when the pictures were paid much money, they regretted about the fact that they didn't buy some of them for 2 penny and the to sell more expensive.  Old Tahitian, owner of the hotel, where the teller lived, told him how she found Strickland's wife - native Ata, a distant relative. Immediately after the wedding, Strickland and Ata went into the woods, where Ata had a small piece of land, and the following three years were the happiest of the artist's life. Ata did not bother him, did what he ordered, brought up their children

Strickland died of leprosy. Upon learning of his illness, he wanted to go to the forest, but his wife would not let him. They lived together, not talking to people. Despite his blindness (the last stage of leprosy), Strickland continued to work, drawing on the walls of the house. The doctor saw only the mural when came to see the patient and did not find him alive. He was shocked. In that work it was something great, sensual and passionate, as if it was made by human hands, penetrated into the depths of nature and discovered it frightening and wonderful mystery. By creating this painting, Strickland got what he wanted: he expelled a demon, for many years he owned the soul. But in dying, he ordered Ata  to burn the house after his death, and she did not dare disturb his last wishes.Back in London, the teller met with Mrs. Strickland again. After her sister's death she received an inheritance and lived very well. There were the reproductions of Strickland in her room, and she behaved as if she and her husband had a great relationship.Listening to Mrs. Strickland, the narattor recalled   Strickland and Ata's son, as if seeing it firsthand on a fishing schooner. And above it - a thick blue sky, stars, and, as far as the eye could see, the water wilderness of the Pacific Ocean.