Character Analysis: The Ugly American

In James Molony’s book, A Bridge to Wisemans Cove, it is clear that the character of Carl is an overweight, unsecure teenage boy lacking self-esteem. In the beginning of the book, Carl is unsure of his purpose in the world, and in not having many friends he is lonely and his social skill are poor. In the middle of the book Carl’s new friends in Wattle beach start to uncover and shape his personality he becomes a bit more confident and starts to notice the smaller things in life. At the end of he book Carl now understands what love is and who loves him, he feels privileged as he has learnt about the small things that a mother would teach him, things that are not taught in school. Therefore it is clear the character of Carl changes at a steady

The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford, portrays an array of conflicts between Henry and his father, Marty, and Keiko throughout the novel. Henry's relationships that he encounters throughout his life, changes Henry as a person in many ways. Henry battles adversity, other characters, and himself, but it all leads him to become shaped into a new character.

Though serving in a highly disciplined, well trained, and well equipped force, I faced mental and physical adversity, a numerically superior enemy, and a dynamic battlefield. I served with fellow Noncommissioned Officers and leaders with vast tactical combat experience, but we were operating in highly restrictive terrain behind enemy lines. As we worked to create breathing room for the Battle Space Owner and defeat the insurgents on their own turf, we took several casualties and would be tested in our ability to remain equally dynamic to the battlefield, bring every asset to bare to accomplish the mission, and adapt our common tactics in order to survive.

The movie Good Will Hunting an American Drama Film was directed by Gus Van Sant, and starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver and Stellan Skarsgard in 1997. This movie is about a man named Good Will Hunting who was a genius but chose not to live as a genius because of fear of past experiences and the ill treatment he received when he was in foster home. Some of the other characters in the movie were supportive and some were not supportive of him. This essay discusses Good Will’s personality traits and his interaction with the other characters in the movie. Good Will Hunting possessed the following personality traits, namely: independence, intense interest in a problem, and the need for stimulation.

The Virginian and Molly after spending a month in the mountain decided to go to Vermont to meet Molly’s family. “ They are received a bit stiffly by the immediate Wood family, but warmly by Molly’s great- aunt” (p. 406). Sarah said to Molly that she did not find anything to not accept Virginian as a part of new family. Sarah’s husband wished them a good luck. Molly’s mom was not confidence enough about him, but found him gentleman an fine looking guy. Her aunt was anxious at the beginning but she welcomed him as her nephew. She showed him a portray of family and they talked.

To make the character Winston Smith, the main protagonist from the book 1984, complex, George Orwell had to give his character multiple traits to keep Winston from being another boring, vague, and 2-dimensional character. Winston is a complex character because he undergoes emotional changes throughout the book, he has a variety of personality traits to drive the plot, and he has significant interactions with other characters throughout 1984.

Mark Twain combines two distinct time periods in his novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Born in the 19th century, character Hank Morgan wakes up one day to find himself in the 6th century. Morgan quickly takes advantage of his newfound place in a primeval society and establishes power through the introduction of technology. Some critics believe that Morgan’s desire for power leads to his corruption. Two notable critics, Arthur Shattuck O’Keefe and Jane Gardiner, bash Morgan and see through his lies and make-believe, asserting how the Yankee ruined his own vision of bringing the 19th century to the 6th century. As a whole, Morgan’s arrogance and hypocrisy leads to both the growth and eventual collapse of his ideal, utopian society.

“The Catcher in the Rye” is a novel written by J. D. Salinger in 1951. It is a great book for teenagers to read, as it allows teenagers to realize their emotional complexity due to puberty, as well as how to deal with the adult world. In “The Catcher in the Rye”, readers observe Holden’s emotional development into an adult through his analysis of his surroundings as well as the expression of his thoughts, feelings, and actions. By reading this book, I have learnt about myself because I could relate to some of Holden’s situations. Just like Holden, I have experienced depression and emotional shifts, which were very painful. However, this book taught me how these problems are common, and how each person can overcome these problems one day in

The film American Beauty is about Lester Burnham and the people he interacts with leading up to his death such as Carolyn his wife, Jane his daughter, Angela Jane’s best friend and Lester’s love interest, and Frank, Lester’s next-door neighbor and the father of Jane 's boyfriend Ricky. In this essay I will discuss how the people in Lester 's life act when no one is looking or their private selves and the way they act when they know that someone is watching them; their public selves (Adler, Proctor, 51-52), as well as how they manage their identities or better yet how they influence how others see them (Adler, Proctor, 51).

Tex’s ability to work through Monet to employ a new strategy is evidence of his ability to apply this SOF Imperative correctly. Eventually Hanoi fell, but had the vision and the execution happened sooner, it could have changed the outcome of that event.

Chief America has several forces, however non-of those forces are a major ordeal contrasted with other Marvel characters. He has super quality however not as Hulk, his insight isn't near Iron Man's knowledge and he makes them recuperate controls yet he isn't interminable like Thor. Chief America's significance is for the most part a result of his character. He is likewise an impact in numerous chronicled clashes. The part of this character is simply be the pioneer, not only a commander, but rather be with his accomplices battling for what's correct.

In life, everyone must make choices. Choices give an individual the freedom to decide upon the path to which they will follow. Since it’s beginnings, the film making industry has focused on showing the direct relationship between the choices that people make and the resulting consequences they must face. In the movie American Beauty, the character of Lester Burnham must make many important choices that could either lead to his ultimate happiness, or draw him further into his despair.

There are many connecting themes in American Beauty. Through plot, characterization, and cinematography these themes are conveyed well. Overall, this film is highly successful in layered themes and counter themes. The main themes that the film draws attention to throughout the movie are that of materialism, appearance versus reality, denial and repression, control versus chaos, loneliness versus feeling connected, change and searching, and beauty (subjective and objective). Each character is an agent in one or more of the themes as explained below.

It is the most powerful line I felt in the American Beauty which directly shows how people being trapped in the American Dream. Is it based on others’ impression or self-satisfaction? In the American Beauty, even the personal time for being vulnerable is being forbidden AT ALL TIMES: Carolyn slapped herself in the unsold house in order to forcing herself stop from crying, even she was alone. Unhappiness and things that uncontrollable are prohibited nowadays. People must believe they can do anything and stay positive to show they are the “final” winner as always. In the resources management way of speaking, people nowadays will allocate their resources (emotions, times, money etc.) in the most efficient way so that they could become one of the

In conclusion, it was great to see my “the beliefs, values, and principles”, my philosophy, align up with two very respectable military leaders that I highly regard. As I prepare for command, I have identify strengths and weakness that I will capitalize and improvements upon. Strengths include, Willpower (I’m self driven), I am a team developer, I like to surround myself with wise mentors and advisors, and I like to empower my young leaders. Weakness on the other hand; I scrutinized myself way too hard. I don’t always take “constructive criticism”. I like “feedback”, but unfortunately, “constructive criticism” entails unprofessional tune and delivery – and I have a short fuse. I have had to learn the hard way to control my frustration and counter-delivery.