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A Character Analysis of Brutus in Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (415 words, 1 pages)

In Shakespeare's play of "Caesar" Brutus is a conspirator who portrays a person who favors a republic for Rome. Brutus is an honorable man. Many characters in the play show there reverence for Brutus. Brutus exemplifies his honor in many ways. Brutus is obsequious when he is needed to abet ... Read More

A Character Analysis of the Story “Joy Luck Club” (1437 words, 6 pages)

According to a character in Joy Luck Club, with the removal of one's lips comes the eventual chilling of the teeth. Through constantly declaring to her daughter this metaphorical aphorism, her astute daughter eventually learned what she meant, which was one thing is always the cause of another. On that ... Read More

A Plot and Character Analysis of the Story of The Creator (721 words, 1 pages)

SettingThe setting of this story is a fantasy world, with your basic medieval background. It has magic, swordplay, large-scale armies on grassy plains, and a touch of technology. There is the big evil power off to the north somewhere that will apparently figure into the series five books down the ... Read More

Character Analysis in Lord of the Flies, a Dystopian Novel by William Golding (2267 words, 2 pages)

At the start of the novel, there has been an atomic explosion, and the children have been evacuated in an aircraft with a detachable passenger tube. The aircraft has been attacked and released the tube while flying over tropical seas. The tube has crash landed in the jungle of a ... Read More

A Character Analysis: Gretchen in Faust by Johann Goethe (1359 words, 2 pages)

In the play "Faust" by Johann Goethe, Gretchen's character envelops extreme aspects of Virgin Mary and of Eve. Mary acts as the symbol of the mother of mankind, the pure woman who makes men's salvation possible. She has no evil in her at all. In contrast, Eve is the archetypal ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Emily Dickinson’s Poem “It Was Not Death, for I Stood up” (487 words, 1 pages)

In the poem by Emily Dickinson "It Was Not Death, for I Stood Up," the main character has just lost a loved one and feels such devastation that cannot be put into words, but could only be described as "not" something. She feels such loss at her loved one's burial, ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit (1520 words, 2 pages)

CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONBILBO BAGGINS The Hobbit who led the Dwarves to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug. He found the One Ring in Gollum's caveGANDALF The Wizard that accompanies Bilbo and the dwarves on their quest. He is well versed in magic spells and often calls ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Othello by William Shakespeare (1222 words, 2 pages)

William Shakespeare presents an excellent leader but a poor reasoner in Othello. The eponymous hero has strength, charisma, and eloquence. Yet these ideals of leadership do not bode well in real world situations. The battlefield and Senate are, at least in Othello, depicted as places of honor, where men speak ... Read More

A Character Analysis of the Story of “Lord of the Flies” (1203 words, 2 pages)

Character AnalysisRalph main character- Ralph is the narrator of the story.Jack Jack is Ralph main enemy in the story. He leads the hunters.Piggy Piggy is the smart one of the group. Simon He is my favorite character in the story. He is viewed as the Christ-figure and interprets the mysteries ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Hemingway’s “Our Time” and “The Sun Also Rises” (892 words, 1 pages)

John Stubbs' essay is an examination of the defense which he believes Henry and Catherine use to protect themselves from the discovery of their insignificance and "powerlessness...in a world indifferent to their well being..." He asserts that "role-playing" by the two main characters, and several others in the book, is ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Turgenov’s Fathers and Sons (1692 words, 2 pages)

Turgenov's Fathers and Sons has several characters who hold strong views of the world. Pavel believes that Russia needs structure from such things as institution, religion, and class hierarchy. Madame Odintsov views the world as simple so long as she keeps it systematic and free from interference. This essay will ... Read More

The Plot, Setting and Character Analysis of Dragonsbane (458 words, 1 pages)

The setting for Dragonsbane was in about the 1400's in a place called Wyr. Jenny John and Gareth are the main characters. Jenny is a wizard women who is always trying to advance her skills but still isn't very good. John is Jenny's husband and is also a dragon's bane, ... Read More

A Character Analysis of “The Optimist’s Daughter” (1354 words, 2 pages)

The major characters in The Optimist's Daughter are Judge McKelva, Becky Mckelva, Laurel Mckelva, Wanda Fay, Dr. Courtland, Miss Adele Courtland, Tish Bullock, Major Bullock, Miss Tennyson, and Miss Missouri. Becky Mckelva was Judge Mckelva's wife before she died and had Laurel Mckelva with him. Wanda Fay remarried Judge Mckelva ... Read More

A character Analysis of Oedipus Rex (743 words, 5 pages)

Oedipus Rex In many plays a character has a misconception of his herself andor his orher world. When this misconception is destroyed it can be a major turningpoint inthe story. "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles is one such story. In the story Oedipushassuch a misconception where he thinks he has a ... Read More

A Character Analysis Of “A Raising in the Sun” (1173 words, 6 pages)

A Raisin in the SunThe characters in Lorraine Hansberrys play are very significant inunderstanding the play. The characters are examples of they wayLorraine lived day by day her live when she was a kid. The success ofthe play was brought out by the characters and her way of keeping ourinterest ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Masuji Ibuse’s Black Rain (1350 words, 8 pages)

READER RESPONSE FORBLACK RAINbyMasuji IbuseThe main character in the novel is in some ways like myself. Mr. Shizumais a person that is intrigued by many things and likes to see what reaction people have from any action.Throughout the novel he feels the need to go to different parts of the ... Read More

Character Analysis of Eveline by James Joyce (635 words, 3 pages)

Eveline - Character Analysis There is no more miserable human being than onein whom nothing is habitual but indecision (James). Originally appearingin Dubliners, a compilation of vignettes by James Joyce, his short storyEveline is the tale of such an unfortunate individual. Anxious, timid, scared,perhaps even terrified -- all these describe ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton (355 words, 2 pages)

I believe Ethan Frome lost control of his life when his mother died. After his mothers funeral, Ethan did not want to be left alone on thefarm, so he asked Zeena to stay with him. At first, Ethan enjoys her company. However, Zeena soon becomes a nuisance to Ethan, and ... Read More

A Character Analysis for The Portable Phonograph by Walter Van Tilburg Clark (615 words, 4 pages)

1-29-97Essay 2 Character Analysis for The Portable Phonograph Walter Van Tilburg Clark's short story, The PortablePhonograph, is atale about the last survivors in the world after the total destruction ofa war.The author gives clues and hints of this throughout the beginning by writingina narative voice and describing the scene in ... Read More

Character Analysis: Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams (1987 words, 9 pages)

By Mike mcmireztopic blanche duboispaper Tennessee Williams was once said "Symbols are nothing but the natural speechof drama...the purest language of plays" (Adler 30) this is clearly evidentin A Streetcar Named Desire. In analyzing the main character of the story,Blanche DuBois, it is crucial to use both the literal text ... Read More

Character Analysis of Miss Havisham in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (513 words, 1 pages)

Great Expectations, Charles Dickens created a very eccentric but interesting main character named Miss Havisham. Miss Havisham was introduced in the book by Pip. Pip was taken to her in her bedroom and described her as an old, yellowed woman with white hair, dressed in white satins, laces and silks, ... Read More

Character Analysis: Jack from Lord of the Flies by William Golding (871 words, 1 pages)

In the novel Lord of the Flies, Jack is the character that goes through the most change of anyone throughout the story. He begins the novel as a somewhat arrogant choir boy, who we actually see cry when he is not elected leader of the island. Jack's physical appearance is ... Read More

The Character Analysis of Nora in a Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (578 words, 1 pages)

The capricious character of Nora, of Isben s A Doll s House, is particularly difficult to interpret. Her character is constructed by the combination of a number of varying traits. Throughout Act 1 her ambiguity is particularly prominent. Her frivolous, playful moments are readily followed by moments of practicality and ... Read More

A Character Analysis in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (533 words, 1 pages)

By looking at the characters in Of Mice and Men you can see that each character is different from the others in many ways. From the way they look, to their mannerisms, and their different thoughts and dreams they are all very unique characters. When reading Of Mice and Men, ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Estella Havisham in Great Expectations (9486 words, 10 pages)

Estella Havisham Most readers are appalled at the cold-hearted and cruel ways of Estella, but any criticism directed at her is largely undeserved. She was simply raised in a controlled environment where she was, in essence, brainwashed by Miss Havisham. Nonetheless, her demeanor might lead one to suspect that she ... Read More

Character Analysis of Queen Gertrude of Hamlet (830 words, 2 pages)

Character Paper GertrudeMy character that I followed throughout Hamlet was the Queen, Gertrude. As the play opened up, I got an immediate impression that the queen was corrupt and sinister. As you learn that the King has been killed by his own brother who in turn marries his brother s ... Read More

Character Analysis of Jacques Comery in the First Man by Albert Camus (569 words, 1 pages)

Albert Camus novel, The First Man, shows how one man, Jacques Comery, who s father died while he was an infant, and is forced to grow up in a poverty stricken part of Algiers with his mother, grandmother, brother and uncle in a small two bedroom apartment. Has come to ... Read More

Character Analysis of Caleb Trask in East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1112 words, 2 pages)

In the novel East of Eden by John Steinbeck, one of the main characters, Caleb Trask, continuously struggles with the evil within him. At one point in his life, Caleb is certain that the struggle is a lost cause. This realization was brought about when he found out that his ... Read More

Character Analysis of Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (924 words, 2 pages)

Pride and PrejudiceWickham, the forgotten influence of the storyPride and Prejudice was written by the famous Jane Austen in 1813. It was first called First Impression . The reason for its name was pretty obvious after reading the novel. The main character, Elizabeth, often judged others by the first impression. ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Billy Pilgrim in Slaughterhouse Five by Kuty Vonnegut (1623 words, 3 pages)

Slaughterhouse FiveKurt VonnegutCritics of Kurt Vonnegut s are unable to agree on what the main theme of his novel Slaughterhouse Five may be. Although Vonnegut s novels are satirical, ironical, and extremely wise, they have almost no plot structure, so it is hard to find a constant theme. From the ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013