Character Analysis Of Sue Monk Kidd

In the short story “Choices” by Susan Kerslake and in the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, are two examples of literature which are similar to my experience.

In the novel Sold by Patricia McCormick, Lakshmi is a 13 year old mountain girl who lives in Nepal. She has been sold to somebody as a prostitute for 10,000 rupees but she doesn't know that. The value of a human life is more than just a dollar amount.

Sue Monk Kidd makes me admire most of the characters in the novel, but the

“When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy.” This beginning to the novel “Ellen Foster” by Kaye Gibbons, prepares readers to enter the world of one of the most influential and appealing young woman protagonists in modern fiction. Ellen Foster, the main character of the book by Gibbons, is, in my view, the most fascinating and remarkable character in the story. Readers are introduced to the narrator Ellen, a determined, yet mature and individualistic eleven-year-old, who lives in the South during the 1970s. She lives with an alcoholic father and a sick mother. Ellen must go through many hardships and face much trauma, when she foreshadows her mother’s death and the long journey in front of her by saying that a storm is coming- “I can smell the storm and see the air thick with the rain coming.” (p.7). Young Ellen must go through much more than the average child her age, but she knows that she will get her happy ending. After dealing with her abusive father and depressed mother, Ellen deserves to go to a happy family, one that will accept her with smiles on their faces and joy in their eyes. Even if it means jumping from foster home to foster home, from a cruel grandmother to a condescending aunt and cousin, Ellen will find the people that will love her, even if it means first having to go to those who don’t.

When Lily and Rosaleen join August Boatwright’s house, August is warm and welcoming, and Lily can breathe a

This quote shows that… EXPLANATION. Furthermore, this shows that throughout this book August Boatwright represents the best motherly figure. August exhibits multiple motherly traits such as caring for Lily, being a mentor for Lily, and always accepting Lily for who she is.

August is a strong role model for Lily because she uses appropriate language for and around Lily. When Lily is feeling unlovable and is explaining to August how her mother passes, August tells Lily how she is loved by saying comforting words like these: “But you’re not unlovable [...] you are still the most dear, most lovable girl I know.” (Kidd 242). This quote reveals that August wants Lily to know that she can be loved and that August is putting the impression on Lily that she deserves to be talked to better than the way T.Ray talks to her. This makes Lily so

August Boatwright had a major influence on Lily’s life because of her love, open heart, and patience. Lily had just run away from home and came to search for August,

The most admirable character in the book is Katie. She shows kindness to all, even the prostitutes who live near their apartment. When she works in the cafeteria, the other workers come to her with their problems. She remains gentle and concerned with doing the right thing, even though life for her is a constant round of work. The one time Mike sees her truly happy is when the family goes to Bronx

When we first meet the character of August Boatwright, she has already grown into who she is going to be for the most part. August loved to learn, soaking up books and miscellaneous factd. Although there was great racial tension between blacks and whites at this time, August did not let that deter her from taking in Lily. She knew it was the right thing to do. It is true that she knew Lily was Deborah’s daughter as soon as she saw her.

August Boatwright was such an amazing and entertaining character her personality was so genuine. She would do anything to up lift someone’s feelings if they were down. Lily had many lies and was about to clear them all up with August, August

Janie Crawford, an independent women living in the early twentieth century is on a quest for fulfillment which she believe can be found in true love. As she tells her story to her friend Pheoby Watson, we learn that instead of finding love she finds everything but love. After running away with Jody Starks, a handsome educated man, Janie begins to see how human nature can turn your once loving husband into a power seeking monster. Through the buying of land, the complete control over a town’s workings, and eventually the control of Janie it becomes evident that the only thing Jody Starks wants in life is control.

“She's a mountain of trouble that Hollis Woods.” page 12. Hollis Woods, a twelve year old orphan who was abandoned as a baby, she spends her life being sent to various foster homes. The time she spends with Josie Cahill and the summer she spent with her almost family alternates periodically to communicate her life story. The Reagan’s, who wanted to adopt her before she ran away after an incident, are a family of 3 including Izzy, the Old Man, and Steven. Josie, a retired teacher, bonds with Hollis over art, but as time goes by, her alzheimer's increasingly gets worse. Themes can be found such as trust, family, and hope in the book and movie numerous times although shown in different ways.

This project will focus on the similar characteristics of Joy-Hulga Hopewell from Flannery O’Connor’s story “Good Country People” and Dee-Wangero Johnson from the Alice Walker story “Everyday Use”. Although both characters have diverse backgrounds, the essay will demonstrate how much they resemble one another in their nature, struggles, and relationship with their mothers. This essay will focus on three main points of similarities between these women. A first example will be how Joy and Dee are both highly educated women which causes a great division for them with their families whom are uneducated in comparison. Each one creates conflict with their mother which they view as inferior and mock them, oblivious to how family is so important

For five years Payton Ross has kept the two men she’s wanted most at arms length. Her past taught her there was no one she could trust other than herself. It was better if she kept them out of her life and didn't risk her heart.