Essay on Eng 102 Short Story

1. Who are the most important characters? Identify the protagonist/antagonist/ Write down important information and characteristics about each one.

Every story has a setting. Whether it is in this world or one that is completely imaginary, the setting of any story is necessary in order to understand the characters. The characters in the following three short stories are shaped by their setting and would not be the same if the setting was different. Over the course of each story it is easy to see how vital the setting is in order for the reader to fully understand the characters and their lives. Therefore, while the reader reads these stories they must analyze how the setting affects the characters, the obstacles that the setting creates, and what it tells us about the characters.

Throughout the novel they are compassionate and caring to even their enemies in their darkest moments. They also illustrate the dark and unforgiving side of human nature. They show no pity or mercy even while being pleaded too.

gThe first one of the most important conflicts is character vs. Character. The character

The setting is very important in both stories in that it defines not only the plot, but the characters themselves.

Where and when do the stories take place (remember to include such details as geographic location, time of year, time period, if the setting is rural or urban, etc.)?

Overall, setting contributes greatly to the play. One aspect that the setting contributes greatly to is the characters within the play. One character that setting contributes greatly to in this play is Cyrano de Bergerac. Cyrano as a character and also in real life was a Gascon. During this time period there was also a revolutionary war in France, which contributes greatly to the storyline and how Cyrano was sent off to war with the Gascon Cadets. It is because he, himself, is a Gascon it gives him the certain type of character traits that is stereotypically found in Gascon

1. Who is the main character in each book? What qualities does the character have that you relate to or admire? Why?

The first aspect I will examine is the setting of all texts – how it impacts on the way in which the main characters act and the consequences it has on their behaviour.

The setting of where each plot is set creates different atmospheres, such as in Uglyville, the town is known as dark and unsettling, people hate their physical appearance and the community is in terrible condition. On the other hand, people that lived in PrettyTown are loved and encouraged to have fun and enjoy life. These two examples alone show that each setting creates a different mood in the

1970. Choose a character from a novel or play of recognized literary merit and write an essay in which you (a) briefly describe the standards of the fictional society in which the character exists and (b) show how the character is affected by and responds to those standards. In your essay do not merely summarize the plot.

• What is the setting (time and place)? How does it factor into the interactions of the characters?

characters daily lives than the actual war. While their paths are different they all share

Three specific examples of how setting influenced the actions and attitudes of the characters are: The isolation from a civilized world, the mysteries of an unfamiliar place, and different social types being forced to live with one another. How these examples are to be proven will be developed in the following paragraphs.

The setting is the time and place where an event or story takes place. Sometimes the setting helps us to understand why things happen in certain circumstances. Even though the characters from these short stories are from different places and have different racial backgrounds, does it affect their actions? “The Storm,” by Kate Chopin and “Sweat,” by Zora Neale Hurston share many similarities but also differ in many ways. The main characters, Calixta and Delia face many struggles in their marriage such as infidelity, or abuse. Setting and race can sometimes influence the actions of characters as read in these stories, but that is not always the case.