Memorable Character Uncle Ralph In The Warriors By Anna Lee Walters

“... The number of abortions performed annually in the U.S. [is about] 1.06 million a year” (National Right to Life News). This means that in just a single decade, 10.6 million children are murdered in the United States before they are ever born. This sickening loss of life is just the latest link in an unbroken chain of human depravity stretching back to the Garden of Eden. Humans are fundamentally wicked. William Golding, author of the bestselling novel ‘Lord of the Flies’, understood this basic principle. Thus, he wove it in as a theme in his book. In ‘Lord of the Flies’, William Golding discusses the nature of man in order to reveal that human nature is essentially evil by using indirect characterization and personification.

The author of “So I ain’t no Good Girl”, Sharon Flake, develops the characters in a way I find realistic and original. It is told in a first person view of the main character; although, we don’t know her name, we know her boyfriend’s name, Raheem. He is known for his good looks and muscles. They have been together for two years now, but he treats her as though she is nobody. The narrator has an attitude against other girls, because Raheem tends to stare. When she finds him lip locked against another girl though, what does she do? She does absolutely nothing.

In “The Prey” By Tom Isbell The main character's qualities contribute to the theme of the novel by adding a character that we can relate to. First of all, in the text in states“Sometimes I feel utterly invisible”(6) Furthermore “We have to get up there and do what's right to save ourselves and countless others(365)In the first Quote it shows the reader that Book (the main character in the story) doesn't have very many friends and feels invisible. In the other quote it shows the reader that book has made new friends and has stood up for himself. Ultimately, this shows that the character qualities contribute to the theme and makes it easier for the reader to get the

Every child has someone that they idolize and cherish. Whether it be a relative or just a friendly adult, these childhood heroes can shape a person’s sense of identity. An excellent portrayal of this concept can be found in Truman Capote’s fictional short story, “A Christmas Memory.” In this short story, “Buddy,” the main character, has his sense of identity shaped by his childhood hero, which is his cousin whom he spends most of his time with. Buddy’s childhood hero shaped his sense of identity through the annual tradition and spending time together with her.

The type of character that John Henry is, he is a protagonist because he can be a symbol. A symbol of strength to the African Americans. John Henry also represents the human will and spirit, which a machine may defeat but can never duplicate. Some of the character traits that John Henry had were strength and endurance. He was hard working and he stood up for his fellow workers. He was slave, but also, he was a hero for his people.

Characterization is what makes a character believable, Jurgis Rudkus is a perfect example. He is a major, dynamic, and round character that brings a sense of reality to The Jungle. With all of the circumstances that he is put under he molds into a new man, making an already revolutionary tale even

Lord of the Flies, by William Golding is a novel that tells the story of a group of young boys whose plane crashes on a deserted island with no adults or other human beings. They learn how to survive and set up a system that they stick to for a long amount of time. They all vote that Ralph becomes the head chief of all of them. Throughout the book, most of the boys, except for Simon, develop a fear towards the beast that they think lives on the island. Lord of the Flies demonstrates that fear controls peoples actions.

"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent”(Commentary: Leadership in Quotations). In the book Lord of the Flies one of the main characters is named Ralph. Ralph is a born leader who tries to lead the boys to get back home from a deserted island. Although throughout the book that changes. With no adults around and losing authority Ralph changes everything they know about civilization. Now the boys turn on Ralph to the point where the boys on Jack’s side want to kill him. This decivilization leads to chaos and trouble.

I have read many short stories in class and found a lot of good character traits of many characters, but the character that has stood out the most to me is Andy from the short story On The Sidewalk Bleeding. Andy is ashamed and regretful, which emphasizes that he might have made the wrong choice by joining the Royals, because now they don't see Andy as Andy they see Andy as a Royal.

“Short stories are often engaging because of the themes they offer. One theme in “Charles” is that people often do not recognize the flaws or shortcomings in those closest to them. An example is then Laurie called his father “dumb” and a “dusty old mop”; His parents don’t pick up on it, and says he’s just “doing a Charles” which shows their blinded by Laurie’s behavior. Another example is when Laurie leaves the house to attend his first day of school, he “swaggers” out and leaves the house without saying goodbye to his mother. It shows Laurie’s sudden contrast from his behavior before his first day at school, yet his mother is blinded by love, and again, doesn’t pick up it. Later, when Laurie tells a girl to say a curse word, and repeat it

All readers have come across the stereotypical character who is charming, good-looking, and the savior of the story and our hearts, but that is present in commercial fiction. In literary fiction, characters are something greater and deeper.

List each character here and explain what their role in the story is. 2-3 sentences should be enough info.

Characterization is a big part of the overall meaning of the story which is that survival is of those who are smart, cunning, and can adapt to their environment. The protagonist Rainsford is at a constant battle with the antagonist General Zaroff. Throughout the entire short story they both have similar minds sets and then farther along the main character 's mind set develops into something more. The reader can almost sense a self centeredness, and that he believes that there are only two type of people in this world, “the hunters and the huntees”, and he believes that he is the hunter. The personalities of the the protagonist and antagonist play an instrumental role in the overall meaning of the story. Theme also plays a role in the overall meaning of the story.

The narrator, an unnamed man is the most obvious protagonist of the story because he is the person telling the story and changes the most in that story. The narrators actions,

However, each character’s interpersonal relationships combine to form a unique identity; it is by this identity that individuals may be defined. Romantic and parental relationships are the largest influences in shaping this identity, though they do so in different ways. Despite these differences, the relationships that define characters influence their actions in a similar way--regardless of if the relationship is romantic or parental. The actions that these relationships influence shape the course of a work of literature. Interpersonal relationships pervade characters’ identities actions, and complete stories, making a comprehension of their impact crucial to understanding the literature as a