Character Analysis: Dawson

Randy Pausch. Who is he? What does he stand for? The day he gave the last lecture... His last lecture he only had months to live. He packed a lot of lessons into his lecture. The claims he gave that stood out were to be optimistic, to be determined, and to take risks.

There is no need to always be in an agreement with the main character. Our opinions are developed from our own experiences and how we were raised. As for the opinion whether John Grady matures, he does grow up to have control over his emotions. This is seen after killing someone and being in a near death situation. After being set free, he goes back to where he was arrested to get the horses back. He was seeking to bring them back to the original owners. This action is perceived to be taking action into his hands. He is not abiding by the laws of the town the horses were in. Is John Grady classified as a hero or a vigilante? Is he a hero in the terms set by society and culture of this novel? What is a hero? What is a vigilante? What is a hero in the book? A hero is someone who brings justice according to the law of the land while a vigilante is someone who follows their own philosophy of justice and administers their philosophy of justice. John Grady is no hero in terms of the definition

(As Lymon gets ready to go he hears a voice at the door, a voice that he and everyone else recognizes.)

“Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.” ~ Barry Bonds. In this world bad situations occur frequently and it takes a good strong person to handle them in a mature way. Dealing with them this way not only shows that the person has self-control, but also makes them a good role model for people to look up to. In the book The Chosen, Chaim Potok uses Mr. Galanter to express his opinions of a good role model. Acting as a baseball coach and gym teacher, young boys look to him for guidance and motivation every day. Having this kind of position causes stress at times, and requires him to stay calm and level headed. Throughout this book, Mr. Galanter

“The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure” (57). Two men that lived for their passion for adventure was Chris McCandless and Jay Moriarity. Chris McCandless was a young man who hitched hike to Alaska to explore and survive in the wilderness. Jay Moriarity was a young surfer who was determined to ride Mavericks, the largest waves. Chris's story was heard by a man named Jon Krakauer and Chris's story was developed and published into a novel for the world to hear, which got controversial feedback. Although both seem to come from very different lifestyles and had different pursuits for adventure, both share many qualities such as home life, preparation for goals, and the willingness to let people be there for them.

Dunstan Ramsey comes of age as he moves from childhood into his teen years. At the age of sixteen, the small landscape of Deptford becomes too much for Dunstan to handle so he decides to drop out of high school and join the Army. It is evident that Dunstan needs a change in his life and something to get his mind of the impact that Mrs. Dempster had on Dunstan childhood. Leading up to leaving for the War Dunstan never really saw much of Mrs. Dempster because every time he saw her he could not hold back his guilt and remorse, which continues to trouble him in his teen years. Like many other young men, Dunstan is thrown into the chaos of the war, converted by the front lines and beginner to rifles and survive. Thus, this affects him in many ways,

The short story Recitatif is about two different girls placed in a place in an orphanage. Their mothers unable to provide care. Twyla and Roberta, mothers’ reasons for their placement in St. Bonny orphanage was different, Twyla was neglected, and Roberta’s mother was ill. Despite the girls seemingly different up bring, they share a common bond, that racial divides cannot break. Morrison uses of symbolism in the short story “Recitatif” to convey Emulate the main character.

One may say that Chris McCandless was an arrogant fool considering the decisions he made throughout his short life. Others may say he was an incredible inspiration and should be honored beyond his death for his choices. McCandless may have made some questionable choices within his journey, yet he was nothing less of an inspiration to those who feel that they have not ‘found themselves’ and deserves respect for the impact he has made. Although he is respectable, he also had ample flaws that may have led him to his tragic ending.

Imagine you are a parent. Your child unexpectedly leaves with no explanation. Consider the pain and confusion it would cause. This is what happened when Chris McCandless set out on a journey to find the truth and to find himself. After McCandless had gone on the journey, he realized that happiness was only found when shared with somebody else. Chris McCandless failed to realize that pushing out certain people could cause more harm than good.

The wonders of how literature readings, emotional and emotionless music, as well as television shows can affect the way individuals ponder about their lives and the world is quite an awe-inspiring, yet uncanny fact. In other words, such influence can ultimately change the way individuals in the world think and take action upon. Chris McCandless, a daring character from Into the Wild, endeavored to run away from the comfort of home and seek for danger at the age of twenty two. Such endeavor, such courage, and such determination of McCandless is derived from authors of literature. Although, I have never been persuaded to run away from home because of a reading(s), I had once watched a show, Gray’s Anatomy, a medical show that started showing

“Holy cow!” someone had screeched. “Look outside!” Rylee and I rushed to the nearest window and saw the craziest thing.

Christopher McCandless, a wayward and determined adventurer, set out on a journey to test his ability to endure the wilderness of many extreme climates and to explore his willingness to test fate itself. In short, McCandless survived his first excursions into inhospitable lands, but ultimately perished during his final trip, the trip to Alaska. McCandless’ upbringing and his relationships with others shaped him into the man he was and dictated what impact he wanted to make. Along his path to self-discovery, McCandless’ expeditions brought him into contact with numerous people, all of differing ages and backgrounds. As well as forming new relationships with individuals, McCandless also kept in touch with others he already identified with.

A chorus is defined by Merriam Webster's Dictionary as,¨something performed, sung, or uttered simultaneously or unanimously by a number of persons.¨ The idea behind a chorus is that all of these voices, when used together, can make a much more beautiful work of art. The use of different pitches and tones within this chorus creates music with depth and more emotion. However, for Anthony Walton, a chorus has a slightly different meaning. Within his narrative, Mississippi, he allocates an entire chapter to the idea of a chorus; many things working together to accomplish one goal. This goal isn't to create a more beautiful piece of music, but instead to deconstruct our understanding of Mississippi as we know it and show us its true realities. Walton

An analysis of the character, Charles from “Charles” demonstrates the theme people aren't always what they seem and that some people are just rude and self centered. Everybody makes things up whether its a story or just a thought but some of those make believe things turn out to be true. In “Charles” Laurie makes up a story about how a boy in her class, Charles was a huge troublemaker, but the things he did were true but it wasn’t Charles who did those things. In fact, there is no Charles.

athaniel Hawthorn’s book, The Scarlet Letter, is rife with complex and captivating characters. Throughout the book, Hawthorn displays his ability to write characters who are believable, and yet fascinating at the same time. Each of his characters posses different, unique traits, and are all intriguing in their own right. One character who stands out among the rest, is Arthur Dimmesdale. Dimmesdale is one of the main protagonists of the book, and is the tragic character of the story. He proves his tragic nature through his steady decline from upstanding Pastor to sinful hypocrite, his torturous treatment of himself, out of remorse for his sin, and by others, and his eventual overcoming of his in conflict.