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A Look at the Protagonist of Lord of the Flies (692 words, 1 pages)

The protagonist of Lord of the Flies. He is 12 years old, tall, blond, and attractive. Ralph is a natural leader and after discovering the conch shell, he is elected as leader of the boys. Throughout the novel Ralph tries to establish order and focus on rescue. He decides that ... Read More

Identifying the Protagonist in E.M. Forester’s A Passage to India (1458 words, 2 pages)

A protagonist is defined as a leading character in a written piece. The protagonist in a novel sets the story and frequently leads the plot. The protagonists can be analyzed to reveal the moral or meaning of a story. In the following essay, four main characters will be analyzed from ... Read More

Describing the Protagonist Edgar in E.L. Doctorow’s Book “World’s Fair” (3295 words, 4 pages)

Alex Roth Per 3The main protagonist, or main character in a story, changes hisher characters and beliefs throughout the many different trials that they persevere though. In the book, World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow, the protagonist of the story is a young, typically Jewish boy by the name of Edgar. ... Read More

A Focus on the Protagonist Character Louise Mallard in The Story of An Hour (405 words, 1 pages)

The protagonist character Louise Mallard in Kate Chopins The Story of An Hour portrays a wifes unexpected response to her husbands death. The narrator divulges to the reader modest but convincing hints of Mrs. Mallards newly discovered freedom. This newly discovered freedom would be short lived for Mrs. Mallard.Mrs. Mallard, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Protagonist Marlow in The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (1833 words, 3 pages)

Every man, or woman has buried within themself a dark side, savage side. When a man is taken out of society, and left to create his own norms, he rediscovers those primordial instincts which have laid dormant since the the beginning of existence. Survival of the fittest, physically and intellectually, ... Read More

The Character and Actions of the Protagonist ‘Pip’ in “Great Expectations” (1549 words, 3 pages)

In Great Expectations, Pip, the protagonist and narrator of the story grows from a young child to a mannerly gentleman with high social status. Throughout the story he goes through many changes. However, in the end it turns out that Pip was handed too much too quickly. Bad fortune falls ... Read More

A Description of the Protagonist in the Book Where the Heart is in Novalee Nation (770 words, 1 pages)

The protagonist in the book Where the Heart Is is Novalee Nation. She is involved in almost every aspect of the book. She always goes on no matter what hard things come up in her life. If something is wrong she finds a way to make the best of the ... Read More

A Focus on Franny Glass, The Protagonist of J.D. Salinger’s Novel “Franny and Zooey” (518 words, 1 pages)

Young adulthood is often a time for maturing spiritually. Franny Glass, the protagonist of J.D Salingers novel, Franny and Zooey, began to question her religious beliefs, during this time of spiritual growth. Frannys quest for religion caused her to become pessimistic, bitter, and emotionally unstable. Franny held many strong beliefs ... Read More

A Description of Jethro as the Protagonist in Across Five Aprils (607 words, 1 pages)

Jethro as the protagonist in Across Five Aprils relays to us through his hopes, and fears through out the novel during a tumultuous time in our history. Jethro born in the year of 52 the same year that three of his siblings died form Child Paralysis was clearly a gifted ... Read More

Identifying the Protagonist in Barbara Kingsolver’s Novel “The Bean Trees” (1281 words, 2 pages)

One's journey to self-fulfillment and understanding cannot be accomplished alone always there must be other influences to assist one little seed to grow and thrive. In the novel 'The Bean Trees' by Barbara Kingsolver, protagonist Taylor Greer discovers where she belongs in the world on her journey to self-fulfillment. Taylor's ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character of Hamlet, the Protagonist of William Shakespeare’s Play Hamlet (1031 words, 2 pages)

In HAMLET, a tragic play written by William Shakespeare, Hamlet, the main and most controversial character, will have readers looking more deeply into their inner self to examine their habitual ways. Shakespeare uses Hamlet's self-pitying and self-centered character as an instrument that instructs the reader to evaluate his or her ... Read More

An Analysis of the Protagonist in the Story a Man By the Name of Winston Smith (1667 words, 2 pages)

Through chilling glimpses of a future that could have been, and bleak outlooks at life, George Orwell conveys a message of warning, and of hope, for all the people of the world. 1984 is a perfect example of a negative look at society. It serves as not only a warning ... Read More

An Analysis of Protagonist of a Tragedy in King Lear (878 words, 2 pages)

The protagonist of a tragedy should be a person who is not eminently good or just, yet whose fortune is brought by some error or frailty (Jacobus IIV). This error could be ignorance, flaw or weakness in his character or the act may have been committed in anger or passion ... Read More

An Analysis of the Protagonist in Sophocles’s Ancient Greek Drama Antigone (569 words, 1 pages)

In Sophocles drama Antigone the protagonist can be easily mistaken. Many readers might think Antigone is the protagonist of the drama, but others may argue that Creon may be the leading character and protagonist. Both obviously have the traits of a hero or heroin. Many different aspects throughout the drama ... Read More

An Analysis of the Similarities of Protagonists in Stories by Flannery O’Connor (562 words, 1 pages)

Flannery OConnors use of the protagonist in the three stories Everything That Rises Must Converge, A Good Man is Hard to Find, and Revelation are all expressed through characters that do not fit the typical protagonist mold. As you will see the three protagonists have many similarities. Mrs. Turpin and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Protagonist of The Odyssey, an Epic Poem by Homer (760 words, 1 pages)

Odysseus' Sun and Shadow Traits The traits or characteristics of a person play a major role in hisher life. The sun side is the ostensible meaning, the side that is most obvious and bare of all symbols, inner meanings, and shrouded connotations. The shadow side is the hidden element of ... Read More

An Analysis of “A Tragic Hero, in Literature a Protagonist That is Otherwise Perfect Except For a Tragic Flaw” (727 words, 1 pages)

"A tragic hero, in literature, is a protagonist that is otherwise perfect except for a tragic flaw, that eventually brings him down in the end."(Wikipedia dictionary) Through out history, there have been tragic heroes in fiction and history. In history we can see this trough people such as people like ... Read More

An Analysis of the Protagonist’s Motivations in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (1847 words, 3 pages)

The Misogyny of the Artist as a Young Man In most novels there are always certain aspects of the protagonist's life that serve as the basis from which the character is motivated to create or to encounter particular events. Often times these motivations are the key that the protagonist needs ... Read More

Identifying the Protagonist and His Character in Shakespeare’s Macbeth (520 words, 2 pages)

In every story, there is always a protagonist, one who we blame for whatever takes place. In the play Macbeth, there are many different views you can take as to who you should actually blame for the tragedy. In my opinion, despite popular belief, I think that the supernatural was ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel’s Protagonist, Guy Montag Which Takes Pride in His Work With the Fire Department (829 words, 2 pages)

The novel's protagonist, Guy Montag, takes pride in his work with the fire department. A third-generation fireman, Montag fits the stereotypical role, with his "black hair, black brows...fiery face, and ...blue-steel shaved but unshaved look." Montag takes great joy in his work and serves as a model of twenty-four century ... Read More

An Analysis of the Protagonist of Crossbar (754 words, 1 pages)

The Toughest Bar to Cross The protagonist of Crossbar has had his life altered violently and is now trying to cope with the effects of this great change. Aaron Kornylo is a champion high jumper until a piece of farm machinery severs his right leg and changes his life forever ... Read More

An Analysis of Protagonist in Grapes of Wrath (874 words, 2 pages)

1.The protagonist of this story is Tom Joad. Tom must overcome several conflicts when he is paroled from jail and let out into an economically depressed country. Toms physical conflict throughout the novel is the task of surviving the horrible starving conditions of Americas Great Depression. He also has physical ... Read More

The Transformation of the Protagonist in the Novel, Native Son by Richard Wright (1116 words, 2 pages)

Throughout Native Son, by Richard Wright, Bigger Thomas, the protagonist, transforms from a hateful and violent rebel to an understanding, transcendental person. Right from the start, Bigger was a person who had little control over his life and his actions. His life was mainly controlled by his mother, who would ... Read More

An Analysis of Female Protagonist in the Story of an Hour , Guy De Maupassants,the Necklace and A Rose for Emily (819 words, 1 pages)

Female Protagonists The desire for freedom is a similar aspect of the female protagonists Louise Mallard, Mathilde Loisel, and Emily Grierson. -In Kate Chopin's, "The Story of an Hour," Guy DE Maupassant's, "The Necklace," and William Faulkner's, "A Rose for Emily," the female protagonist's have a desire for freedom. The ... Read More

An Analysis of Owen Meany the Protagonist in the Novel A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irvin (699 words, 1 pages)

In the novel written by John Irvin, A Prayer for Owen Meany, the protagonist, Owen Meany is portrayed an image which exhibits an unusual form of God through his actions and words. Owen Meany spoke and contributed in numerous ways to inform others of God, demonstrated characteristics, that proves his ... Read More

The Conflict Between the Protagonist and a Superior Force in Sophocle’s Antigone (816 words, 2 pages)

When a piece of work has a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force, and has a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that excites pity or terror, it classifies as a tragedy. The most famous tragedies were written by authors hundreds of years ago. Those ... Read More

A Comparison of the Protagonists of The Yellow Paper, The Storm, and Eveline (1474 words, 2 pages)

Benavides, Sergio Lit 2480 53004 Compare the Protagonist of "The Yellow Paper", "The Storm" and "Eveline" Weak neither strong gender does not exist, we all know that. These days we can find women doing the same jobs as good as any men can do it, in some cases even better. ... Read More

Characterization of the Protagonist in Richard Bach’s Novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull (596 words, 1 pages)

Outline Topic Jonathan Livingston Seagull Purposeto Characterize the protagonist in Richard Bach's allegoric novel, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Thesis Through his pursuit of perfection, Jonathan has showed outstanding perseverance, compassion, and has proven to be an inspirational seagull. I.Perseverance II.Compassion III.Inspiration "Perfection doesn't have limits. Perfect my son is being there."(Bach ... Read More

The Life of the Protagonist Mrs. Pontellier in the Novel the Awakening by Kate Chopin (605 words, 1 pages)

A life filled with dissatisfaction often leads to changes. In the book, The Awakening by Kate Chopin, Mrs. Pontellier, the protagonist, doesnt own a life with happiness and her desires. These circumstances get her to think and develop new ideas and perspectives that boost her to progress with her own ... Read More

Richard Lehan’s Evaluation of Anson Hunter, the Protagonist in the Short Story The Rich Boy by American Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (933 words, 2 pages)

Richard Lehan's evaluation of Anson Hunter, the main character in "The Rich Boy", is overall an acceptable one. Despite its vagueness and Lehan's inability to support his description and opinions about Anson Hunter with proof from Fitzgerald's short story, Lehan manages to capture, in his short account, the essence of ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013