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character traits in stories Essay Examples

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The Most Famous Love Story in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (681 words, 1 pages)

The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the most famous love story ever written. But this love had a fatal flaw, it had to end with death. Now people can argue either way why they died, was it fate of free will. But maybe a more important ... Read More

Qualities to Be Considered as a Good Epic Story (439 words, 1 pages)

In order to be considered an epic, there are certain qualifications and standards that a piece of literature must meet. The themes and motifs incorporated in these stories are universal and the plot lines are both historical and entertaining. These epics are long poems that were originally expressed orally and ... Read More

An Analysis of Abigail Williams Character in the Crucible by Arthur Miller (571 words, 1 pages)

The Devils Advocate In Arthur Miller's historically-based play, The Crucible, a town is torn apart over the issue of witchcraft. Suspicion of demonic influences arise when Reverend Parris discovers his daughter, Betty, with a number of other girls dancing naked in the woods. Abigail Williams, one of the girls, claimed ... Read More

The Tragic Story of Emitt Till (614 words, 1 pages)

Eyes on the Prize Civil Rights Movement 1954-57 Brown vs. the Board of Education was the start of integration for schools. The ruling was that the black schools were separate and unequal. When the ruling came out the African Americans were terrified to leave their homes in fear of the ... Read More

A Story About My Special Place (1432 words, 2 pages)

My Secret As a child, I found myself getting on my parents nerves. I would always want someone to play with, and normally when I would ask my dad would always say that he was too busy. Then he would tell me to go outside and play, which in essence ... Read More

A Story of Phil Anderson, the Pharmacist (401 words, 1 pages)

aracterPhil The sun was setting. Far to the east, threatening black clouds arose from the fumes of pollution from the several smokestacks towering over the city. The streets were pocks marked and dented with the recent shower of acid rain. Hot boiling steam from the sewers made the temperature of ... Read More

The Theme of Irony in a Short Story Lagoon by Joseph Conrad (2100 words, 5 pages)

Joesph Conrads short story the Lagoon, irony is irrelivant in the form of Arsat. He has worked so hard to accomplish happiness, and in the long run, all of his work and striving resulted to nothing. With Diamelions death, he comes to the point that he realizes he is alone. ... Read More

The Main Elements and Messages in the Religious Stories in the Bible (1568 words, 2 pages)

People read The Bible for many different reasons, such as it is just a part of their faith so they have to. Others read it because the stories are interesting, and still others read the stories because of the moral and ethical messages the stories convey. Many people, when reading ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Ellen Olenska in the Age of Innocence by Wharton (607 words, 1 pages)

Whartons The Age of Innocence depicts Ellen Olenska as a perfect example of courage and strength because of her desire to go against society and the degradation of women. Through the narrative eyes of Newland Archer, the reader sees a woman like no other woman (102). Ellen Olenska is much ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Mr. Abrashoff and a Book Review of It’s Your Ship (764 words, 1 pages)

Book Review "It's Your Ship" The techniques used by Mr. Abrashoff are very innovative and easily applied. I read the book and was actually surprised at how easy he makes his job sound. The way he works with his crew is like none other as far as I'm concerned. He ... Read More

The Relationship Between the Character Nora and Torvald Helmer in a Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (1855 words, 3 pages)

In the play 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, the protagonist Nora Helmer eventually comes to the understanding that to become fully emancipated from her shallow life, she must leave her family and pursue her journey alone. Before this happens, she encounters numerous catalysts to this freedom. The relationship with ... Read More

The Theme of Trapped Characters in the Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (1739 words, 2 pages)

Trapped Characters There comes a time in someones life where they feel trapped and alone. They feel like the walls in their lives are closing in on them and there is no escape. The result in this entrapment leads them to a breakdown of their mentality and the seek for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Dallas Winston in the Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (460 words, 1 pages)

Dallas Winston Why be alone instead of being in gangs? Adolescents that have Family problems often join gangs because they are not treated well or loved from their parents. Also, adolescents join because of poverty or because they feel out of society. Gangs are usually located in the inner cities ... Read More

A Brief Summary and an Analysis of the Character Lyra in the Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman (610 words, 1 pages)

During the novel, The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman, Lyra's life follows the quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson "to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield". As she matures through her experiences, the dimension of this credo changes. At the beginning of the novel, she lives her life ... Read More

A Summary of the Story of King Leontes of Sicilia (556 words, 1 pages)

King Leontes of Sicilia begs his childhood friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, to extend his visit to Sicilia. Polixenes protests that he has been away from his kingdom for nine months, but after Leontes's pregnant wife, Hermione, pleads with him he relents and agrees to stay a little longer. Leontes, ... Read More

A Summary of the Short Story the Necklace by Guy De Maupassant (781 words, 1 pages)

The short story The Necklace was a very stimulating piece of work. It teaches the lessons of hardships, learning not to lie, and how to pay people back. In this story, the main characters lose a supposed expensive necklace and lie until they can retrieve a brand new one to ... Read More

Mr. Abagnale, the True Antihero Behind the Story Catch Me If You Can by Mr. Abagnale (1241 words, 2 pages)

Mr. Abagnale is known as one of the world's most respectful authorities on check fraud, embezzlement and secure documents. He has developed new procedures and created manuals and educations programs utilized by over 14,000 financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and corporations. He is most famous for the recent film success ... Read More

The Tragic Heroine Blanche in a Story by Williams (1741 words, 5 pages)

The first scene I am looking at is Scene nine, in which Mitch confronts Blanche about the lies she has been telling him regarding her past. It is clear that it was Blanche's choice to tell the lies, so in that respect the following problems are her own fault. However, ... Read More

A Summary and an Analysis of the Short Story Sonny’s Blues by James Baldwin (793 words, 1 pages)

Sonny's Blues The short story "Sonny's Blues," by James Baldwin, tells the story of two brothers who come to understand each other. More specifically, it shows, through its two main characters, Sonny and his older brother, the two sides of African-American's experience with much of racism. The narrator, Sonny's brother, ... Read More

The Conflicts Among Three Characters in the Dramatic Comedy Rushmore (1344 words, 2 pages)

Plot Structure Essay "Rushmore" The dramatic comedy "Rushmore" is a film that follows the interaction between three main characters, and the unusual love triangle that gets formed between them. These characters are different in many ways, but are also alike in more ways than one. They have their own motivations ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Juliet in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (574 words, 2 pages)

We are here to celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman Juliet Capulet. She was born 13 short years ago into the house of Capulet. We are here to celebrate her life, cut short - given I hope in sacrifice to mend the hatred and violence between her house ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1448 words, 3 pages)

We expect Romeo, being the eponym and hero, to be the character of central focus throughout the play. However, at times, Mercutio seems more interesting to the audience and draws the focus away from Romeo. His death and its consequences shift the focus back on to Romeo and Juliet. This ... Read More

Characters in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (557 words, 1 pages)

In Jane Austen's book 'Pride and Prejudice', most of the characters are shown to be lacking in commonsense, self-awareness and consideration for others. This is particularly evident in the characters Mrs Bennet, Lydia and Mr Collins. Their actions throughout the book illustrate them to be essences of stupidity, self-importance and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theme of Two-Sided Character Iago in Othello by William Shakespeare (1158 words, 2 pages)

"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that constructs the play's antagonist Iago, as a two-sided character. Throughout Act I in the play, Iago shows his complex character, who has been presented as racist, manipulative villain, two-faced and jealous. In Act I, Iago complains he hates Othello, as he was ... Read More

The Development of Ivan’s Character in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn (670 words, 1 pages)

In "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," Alexander Solzhenitsyn clearly develops Ivan's character and his submission to the ten-year sentence that he faces. In an excerpt describing the zeks work preparation, Solzhenitsyn uses diction, detail, and point of view to develop Ivan's attitude of forced acceptance. Throughout the ... Read More

A Comparison of Characters in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (604 words, 1 pages)

Of Mice and Men A Comparison of Slim, Curly, and Crooks Slim Slim is the "prince of the ranch" (pg. 33) and a man held in the utmost view of respect. When we are first introduced to this character, he is described as a man whose "authority was so great ... Read More

Macbeth as the Evilest Character in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (629 words, 1 pages)

A huge debate can be waged over who is the evilest character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This argument can be narrowed down into a competition between two key characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In the first few acts of the play, the calculating Lady Macbeth may be seen as the ... Read More

The Question of Murder in the Short Story Killings by Andrew Dubus (683 words, 1 pages)

Murder is a crime that can not be compared to any other. It goes against all moral laws and is even goes against the Ten Commandments. However, is there a time when murder is acceptable? Are there situations when someone has the right to take another's life? These are the ... Read More

The Theme of Inner Battle of Love and Autonomy in the Character Jane in the Novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (1535 words, 2 pages)

In the novel by Charlotte Bronte, "Jane Eyre", there is a constant battle of love versus autonomy in Jane, the main character. At points Jane feels as if she would give anything to be loved. Yet over the course of the book Jane needs to learn how to gain affection ... Read More

A Summary and the Key Characters of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (1758 words, 3 pages)

Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy Writer Douglas Adams Date First published in 1980 with Pan Books Place London Summary 'The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy' is the first novel in a series of books based on the radio series of the same name, also written by Douglas Adams. It ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013