Character Traits In Stories Essay Examples

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The Story of My Brother Tim (1031 words, 3 pages)

Each and every day I realize how much society is shaped around conformity. Everyone desires to do what someone else does, wear what their friends wear, or talk how others talk. Many people in school seem to try and imitate their peers because they want so badly to fit in ... Read More

Creative Short Story – Going to the Movie (303 words, 1 pages)

You look really tense, are you okay? Julia teased.Yeah, this is my first time driving by myself. Kayla stammered.I was nervous my first time too. Youll get used to it though. she replied.Kayla screamed, I think I just ran over someone!No Kayla, it was just a pothole. Julia declared, You ... Read More

An Analysis of the Scarlet Ibis, a Short Story by James Hurst (438 words, 2 pages)

Since Doodle was born, he has not been able to walk. Doodle has always been different and stood out from all the other kids his age. The Scarlet Ibis, a short story by James Hurst, Doodle has many good traits such as happiness and endurance despite his disabilities. Doodle may ... Read More

Short Story About a Kidnapped Girl (1521 words, 4 pages)

Have you ever had the feeling your heart was going to jump out of your chest. So scared your face is flushed red. A tingling feeling that moves through the whole body. Heart sinking and beating so fast. Fast enough to feel it through my fingers. I'm only feeling this ... Read More

Outline for Short Story (581 words, 2 pages)

Asia Xiong was one who liked to keep to herself, she disliked the constant pointless disputes of people and she was one who cherished her friends. she was one to sacrifice her happiness just to see a smile on anothers face. she was also a very strong girl but unfortunately ... Read More

An Exploration of Evil Female Characters in King Lear and Macbeth (1612 words, 5 pages)

During the renaissance period, King James upheld a perception of sovereignty that was deeply rooted in notions of divine omnipotence (Greenblatt 816). Jacobean Englands kings and fathers ruled as little Gods, carrying a divine right bestowed upon them as men (Greenblatt 571). William Shakespeares The Tragedy of King Lear and ... Read More

The Cinderella Story Across Time and Cultures (1089 words, 4 pages)

The oldest known Cinderella tale dates back to about 850-860 A.D. by the Chinese culture. Over the years, over 700 versions of Cinderella have appeared in many different cultures. Cinderella can be enjoyed by any age group but primarily children tend to appreciate it most. Children around the age of ... Read More

Analyzation of Fear in a Short Story (925 words, 2 pages)

The story begins with the title Im not scared but it is all about being scared of the boy who is named Michele. He is really scared and it is true. However he knows how to overcome his fear and always does the right thing and becomes a good boy. ... Read More

Comparing Characters in Teen Mom 1 and 2 (1789 words, 3 pages)

First, I will be examining how Maci Bookout from Teen Mom is verysimilar to Chelsea from Teen Mom 2. Maci is a teenager from Chattanooga,Tennesee who gave birth to her son at the age of 17. Bentley'sbiological father is Ryan Edwards. Throughout the four seasons of TeenMom, Maci broke up ... Read More

My Story of Success (521 words, 2 pages)

While in high school, I needed to work on my time management. I knew I needed to balance my athletics and academics, as well as having a social life. I went from football games and practices to studying for exams. I knew it would be challenging to keep a steady ... Read More

Creative Short Story (261 words, 2 pages)

It was a bright Saturday morning in London. These were the kind of mornings the young boy preferred. It made him feel optimistic in every way. Saturday was his favourite day of week because he and his father went into town to pick up a few things. After they finished ... Read More

Character Analysis in Beastly Movie (4388 words, 16 pages)

This movie tells about a handsome, fit teenage guy named Kyle who is the Prince-Charming at school. He is running for president of the Green Committee at school. One student, with her white-blonde hair and dark goth looks, named Kendra, eyes him and leaves. It is announced that Kyle has ... Read More

A Little Girl with Cancer – Creative Short Story (713 words, 1 pages)

Beep Beep Beeeep. That was all I heard in my hospital room. My name is Aubrey. Im six and I was diagnosed with cancer when I was five. I have blue eyes as sparkly as the sea and no hair on my bald, yet shiny head. My mom says I ... Read More

Analysis of a Short Story (704 words, 1 pages)

I am literary iluminary, my role is basically to pick out 4-5 parts that I think were my favourite parts, or what really stuck out the most to me. One of my favourite parts was when Christopher ran away from Swindon to London. Christopher ran away to his mother because ... Read More

The Catcher in the Rye Character Analysis (1054 words, 4 pages)

The Catcher in the Rye was published in 1951 by the author J.D. Salinger (Salinger), since then it's been taught in Literature classes around the United States, and held up as an American classic around the world. Even so, its immense popularity and approximately 65 million copies sold worldwide (Yardley), ... Read More

A Review of the Short Story Night of the Twister (325 words, 1 pages)

In the short story, Night of the Twister by James Michael Ullman, the main character Karen Smallwood is an intelligent teacher who was raised by a lawman. She saves her life with clever and quick thinking in the midst of a very dangerous situation. Karen stays calm and cooperates with ... Read More

Saying Goodbye: A Story of Military Deployment (703 words, 3 pages)

Tears of a Military SpousePatricia and Benjamin grew up together in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Benjamin joined the Military in August of 2006 and shortly deployed in 2007. When he got back from his first deployment, Patricia packed her little smoke grey Nissan Altima with all her belongings and drove endless hours ... Read More

The Role Played by Hardships and Adversity in Strong Character Development (676 words, 2 pages)

Hardships can be presented in many forms in our society. Whether we know it or not, people go through hardships everyday. Whether it may be financial hardships, or family hardships, or any other relevant hardships that may be a burden on life. But in either scenario they force you to ... Read More

How the Experiences of Cosi Helps the Other Characters Evolve in the Play Cosi Fan Tutte (353 words, 2 pages)

It is day outside but pitch black in the theatre. Set in the early 70s, where thousands of Australians marched through streets chanting the anti-war slogan lets make love, not war in support of ending the Vietnam war, the play Cosi is set in a burnt out theatre where the ... Read More

The Hardships That the Main Character in the Play Hamlet Faces (618 words, 2 pages)

Individuals may endure many hardships throughout their life. Some of which can be controlled and some of which happened uncontrollably. Sometimes, individuals will work on solving their hardships to restore their honour and certainty to life. In the tragic play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, he expresses the struggles individuals face ... Read More

Analyzing the Characters in the Novel The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (751 words, 2 pages)

Fantasy novels are a place to escape from reality and let the imagination of the human mind transport oneself to a magical place. 'The Hobbit' (1937) by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the best fantasy novels of all time does just that. In this story, Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit goes on ... Read More

Love, Hatred and Conflict in West Side Story (683 words, 3 pages)

As long as love, hatred, and conflict remain in the world West Side Story will remain an important, timeless, and relevant work. One of the largest and most culturally significant themes throughout the play is racismviolence. This is expressed through the conflict between the sharks and jets which comes to ... Read More

Comparing and Contrasting the Main Characters in the Novel to Kill a Mocking Bird (793 words, 2 pages)

Both Atticus and Bob Ewell are important characters in the novel. Compare and Contrast these important characters. The novel TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD written by Harper Lee discusses the life of young 6-year-old girl named Scout. Over the years, we live Scouts journey, which enables to enhance our understanding ... Read More

Character Analysis of the Main Characters in the Hunger Games (524 words, 2 pages)

Katniss and Peeta from the hunger games are 2 of the most intelligent characters that are displayed in the book. Both of these characters have shown their survival tactics by making it this far into the games. Katniss and Peeta are most likely to win the hunger games due to ... Read More

Creative Short Story about a Visitor (411 words, 1 pages)

Olivia barged inside the house slamming the door behind her. Her things plummeted to the hardwood floor as she let go of them. Angrily, she slammed her Michael Kors earrings onto the little black lacquer table in the corner. Katherine, Olivias mother, was in the kitchen cooking dinner when she ... Read More

Character Analysis in the Conformist by Alberto Moravia (3098 words, 10 pages)

In the novel, The Conformist, Alberto Moravia shows the detrimental effects of social conformity through the protagonist, Marcello Clerici. Marcello's constant worries and contemplation of nature and freedom shows his distaste for the society. His carefully planned moves and detailed analysis of normality can be vulgar and even sometimes incomprehensible. ... Read More

Analyzing and Comparing Characters in Literature (2040 words, 4 pages)

DEATH!! I love him but he might die. DIE. gone. No longer my beautiful, wonderful sunshine of light. These thoughts preoccupy the minds of those who are stressing over the welfare of their loved ones. Being either mothers, fathers, siblings, or other relatives or friends, they will come to a ... Read More

Analyzing Characters in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (350 words, 1 pages)

Brian Robeson, a thirteen-year-old boy from New York, is left stranded in the Canadian wilderness to fend for himself after enduring a catastrophe. In this coming-of-age story, we watch Brian as he grows and develops not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. As well as coping with the Secret ... Read More

Short Story Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (4434 words, 16 pages)

It happened this way. She knew that it had, though she could barely remember the way it felt. They all knew, though they never discussed it openly when they got together for holidays and the occasional sisters' spa get away, because lives are not so easily disassembled as all that. ... Read More

Character Analysis of Mercutio in Shakespear’s Romeo and Juliet (1060 words, 2 pages)

The Shakespearean "Romeo and Juliet" is filled with many characters with many traits. However, the most memorable character, who is also known as the "Scene Stealer is Romeo's best friend, Mercutio. The name is derived from the word, "Mercurial", which means, "having an unpredictable and fast changing mood". The word ... Read More