Sherlock Holmes Character Traits

The character I have chosen is fictional. He is from a series of books based on the Greek Gods. This character, who made his debut in 2005 in the Lightning Thief, goes by the name Percy Jackson. We follow Percy’s journey through five books by Rick Riordan in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, and in another 5 books in the Heroes of Olympus series. Percy’s odyssey includes overcoming many obstacles like finding his mother in the Underworld and finding his way through Daedalus’ Labyrinth, and meeting gods like his father Poseidon and the Queen Hera. Many of Percy’s characteristics lead him to be a successful leader.

American General, George Patton was a very colorful one too.He a really outgoing behavior and was nicknamed “Old Blood and guts”.

ELIZABETH: As you will, I would have it. (Slight pause.) I want you living, John. That 's sure.

What makes a person a good person? John Proctor is a strong Puritan whose character traits symbolize the values of his community. John Proctor faced many problem including his reputation. John is honorable because he is hardworking, a man of integrity, in spite he cheated.

Now, a lot of things are going on in this small town. Susie’s death, the suspected murderer has gone missing…so it’s time for an unpopular opinion. Are Susie’s parent’s capable of raising their other two children, knowing she’s gone? I, the author of the opinion column, truly believe their children will be raised in a harsh manner. Since the police haven’t found the suspected murder, whose name they cannot release to the public, has brought a lot of stress on Mr. Salmon. As of recently, I went and talked to him personally…his wife is out in California trying to run away from this situation, leaving him, Jack Salmon, to take care of his kids. I asked him a few questions about how he is dealing with this, trying to appear friendly in all ways possible, so I am able to absorb his feelings

“It was with these feelings that I began the creation of a human being.” Victor Frankenstein (Shelley 38). There are many qualities that make us human and while the monster possesses these qualities, the other characters refuse to acknowledge him as a full human being. Human characteristics emerge in varying forms and not only upon human beings but also in the creature that appears in Frankenstein, like feelings and emotions. The monster displays numerous humanoid qualities throughout the book that includes love, sympathy, guilt, and hatred. However, he isn’t accepted by the rest of society because of his horrid, appalling appearance.

Nature versus nurture, an ongoing controversy in modern psychology, is a prominent theme in Frankenstein. For centuries, psychologists and philosophers have been arguing about the basis of personality development and social integration. Many psychologists adopt a biological or natural approach, believing that personality development is a result of individual genetics. Alternatively, other psychologists believe in an environmental approach, which states that an individual will learn how to act based on their life circumstances, surroundings, and interactions. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley successfully validates the nurture side of this debate through her explanation the monster’s personality development; although he was born with the natural desire to be gentle and kind, he eventually became a vicious monster because of constant rejection, which can wreak havoc on people and turn them into violent and even

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Sherlock Holmes, by nature, is quite bold and he is willing to face any challenges in the way of justice. In “A Scandal in Bohemia” he throws himself into a mob to get the attention of Irene. He usually confronts violent murderers and people with better physical structures, for example: Dr Roylott from “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, intrepidly. In fact, Sherlock possesses above average physical strength and he once unbent the half bent fire poker with sudden effort in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”. As Dr Watson mentions during the conversations in “The Five Orange Pips”, he is a boxer and swordsman. Moreover, in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, Sherlock fought off the deadly snake with a cane, showing he is a versatile combat expert.

Different Qualities of a Gentleman Portrayed by Charles Dickens in Great Expectations In this essay I will be looking at how the different qualities of a 'gentleman' is portrayed, by Charles Dickens, throughout "Great Expectations". In the beginning of the story a 'gentleman' is seen, through Pip, as someone with wealth, education and high social status. This materialistic definition of a gentleman can be seen in the description of the character Bentley Drummle, who clearly isn't a gentleman, "… he was idle, proud, niggardly, reserved and suspicious.

The main character of McMurphy is often portrayed as a trickster in Ken Kesey’s novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In the first part, Chief Bromden sets the scene of the mental hospital to the readers as it occurs right after McMurphy has entered the room of the mental ward to join all of the other men, “They spy on each other. Sometimes one man says something about himself that he didn’t aim to let slip, and one of his buddies at the table where he said it yawns and gets up and sidles over to the big log book by the Nurses’ Station …” (Kesey 14). Just a few minutes ago, McMurphy has introduced himself to everyone by saying that he is a gambling fool which already

Sherlock was persistent, while Dr. Roylott was aggressive; this created many conflicts between them. These conflicts create a reason for Holmes to become more interested. Not only are there conflicts between Sherlock and Dr. Roylott there are many other conflicts that include Dr. Roylott. For example, Helen versus Dr. Roylott, Sherlock versus Dr. Roylott, plus, Dr. Roylott versus society. In the beginning of the story, there is a set mood and tone. The mood is anxious, whereas the tone is serious. Holmes was an attentive detective making him always extremely curious.

If you believe in yourself and have dedication, pride, and never quit, you will be successful. Markus Zusak, the author of The Book Thief, creates a story of a young orphan named Liesel Meminger, who is living with her new foster family. She learns the wonders of reading from her foster father and grows to love books. During Liesel’s time with her new family, she shows determination through her efforts and kindness with her encounters with other people. Liesel in The Book Thief expresses her traits, such as hardworking, and bravery.

Coulson, 2004). Sherlock is a part of the upper class while Watson is seen as a middle class citizen while he is respected but he isn't on the same level as Holmes. He is also respected for his work as a doctor and is known for being hard working. Sherlock is portrayed as a troubled but brilliant detective who is often troubled and socially awkward with people. He also deals with psychological noise with the fact that he sees everything he call it both a gift and a curse at the same time. Holmes and Watson both have different degrees of perceived self and presenting self. In Watson case his is more concerned with his presenting self than Sherlock is (C. M. Shaw& R. Edwards, 1997).

Sherlock Holmes is a character created by British author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock is a legendary detective who solves even the most baffling and meticulously puzzled cases with astute observation, abductive reasoning and with little to no people skills. As a "consulting detective," he favors reason and logic above all else and rarely makes personal attachments beyond those that benefit him. He calls himself a "high functioning sociopath" because he does not make any acquaintance or understand emotions very well, beyond what can be studied.