Minimalism is a style or technique that uses simple, straight-forward ideas to stress the importance of a message. It's kind of like a riddle, something clear and superficial, but having a deeper meaning to be solved. As a young child repeatedly throws his or her toys on the floor, a parent will ask them to pick it up and put it away. Each time this happens, the child of course learns to put his toys away, but he also learns to be responsible.
The Miller's always watch over the Stone's home whenever they go out of town. Bill goes to feed the cat everyday and water the plants. In doing so he also looks around the home, going through the medicine cabinet, and using the toilet. Bill also tries on their clothes. One night, Arlene goes to the home to feed the cat and water the plants but ends up looking at pictures. As Bill goes to see what's taking her so long, they realize she has locked the key inside the Stone's residence. Throughout the entire story, Carver presents us with the Miller's actions in an unbiased way, allowing the reader to analyze and interpret the story.
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