Sucker Analysis

himself is layered with falsities, and Connie is initially blinded by his deceptiveness. He wears

Most authors when writing like to provide clues about the character for the reader to fill in the blanks called a direct characterization some authors tell the reader exactly what the character's personality is leaving nothing to the imagination which is called direct characterization some authors use both indirect and direct characterization Jack Finney who wrote contents of the Dead Man's Pocket uses direct characterization as well as a direct characterization in Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket Jack Finney uses direct characterization at the beginning of the story Finney writes he was a tall lean dark-haired young man a pullover sweater who looks as though he had played not football probably but basketball in college in other words finny

The viewpoint of the world that the narrator has, completely alters as certain events take place throughout the story. His outlook on nature transforms into a wholly different standpoint as the story progresses. As his tale begins, the narrator sees himself as a tough guy or “bad character”. He believes he is invincible. There is nobody as cool as he

The author reveals the character/narrator by using indirect characterization. In the story, the character is describing his actions and thoughts, telling what type of person he is in the process. For example, in the story, the character says “In the enthusiasm of my confidence…”(Line 17). This is revealing that the character can be prideful and that it could cloud his judgment. But, simultaneously,the

In the beginning of the story, Yep felt like he was not like his dad. He felt like his dad was disappointed and embarrassed. Then later on, he would gain learn that he is very similar to his father. There are various reasons why/how Yep learned that he was like his father. The first one is when Yep and his father were going to shoot/kill the rat, was the starting point when Yep learned he was like his father. He felt like he wasn't an embarrassment. Yep was very interested in this and so was his father. Another time Yep learned he was just like his father is when they started to talk/bond. He learned that his father has faced many obstacles to get to where he is now. Yep's father used to be bullied and Yep finally knew why his father was like

Even thought Pete does not show caring emotions, his actions say all the words. For example: Donald said, "Pete do you ever dream about me?" Pete replied with, "What kind of question is that? Of course I don't dream about you." He said untruthfully. (pg.367). This is one of the only parts in this short story that shows the reader a very small part of Pete's soft side. Another example compares in a similar way that Pete does in fact have a connection with his only brother Donald. "There was something wrong with me, and you were helping me out. Taking care of me. Just the two of us. I don't know where everyone else was supposed to be." Pete said. (pg. 369) If someone were to analyze only this part of the story it would portray that in his dream he depended on Donald. When he says it was just the two of them, it gives the reader an idea that was the way it was supposed to be, that Pete didn't need anyone else in the world to help him but only needed the person he could truly rely upon. Dependency is one of the main concealed habits between siblings, not only growing up, but continuously throughout one others life. Another common inconspicuous idiosyncrasy is rivalry.

4) I believe that Pseudolus can be considered the mouthpiece of the author. He is the alter ego representing the author, because of his many lines and actions. He has a plan how he can get Philia to be with Hero. As with the author,

In the beginning of the play we are introduced to the main characters and learn about their personality traits through the things that they say. For instance, Horatio’s description of Hamlet and his desire to introduce the ghost to him reveals to the reader/audience that he is close to Hamlet and is loyal to him. Some other examples include King Claudius’ speech which presents himself as a king that is devoted to his people and

At the beginning of the story, the narrator provides a brief description of himself that allows readers to reflect upon his character and morality. He introduces himself as someone who believes that

In addition to personification, Pi creates an emotional bond with Richard Parker through their journey, so when he leaves Pi is confused as to “how he could abandon [him] so unceremoniously, without any sort of goodbye, without looking back even once” (Martel 6). Richard Parker’s depart is characteristic of how a tiger should react, but since Pi has personified the tiger, he expects an elaborate emotional goodbye since he thought they built up a relationship. Through personification, Pi is able to create a relationship with Richard Parker that cannot be reciprocated because in truth he is just a tiger. While Pi denies it, he personifies both Orange Juice and Richard Parker in the first story giving them human qualities in order to build relationships with the

John Procter’s commitment and dedication to the truth overpowers the evil in this story and is one of his strongest and most valuable character attributes.

The main idea of Sucker is, as Pete said, ‘’If a person admires you a lot you despise him and don’t care-and it is the person who doesn’t notice you that you are apt to admire.’’ Pete could have only learned this if he experienced such a situation that was out of his control. In other words, the people in this situation with Pete (i.e. Sucker and Maybelle) could not have been imaginary because Pete would be in control of the situation and, as many people with imaginary friends do, turn the situation into their favor. The broken relationship between Pete and Sucker was definetly not in Pete’s favor and neither was Pete able to repair it. In addition, if Sucker was imaginary, McCullers would have included this fact in the main idea of the story, which might then be, briefly : fantasizing about the impossibly perfect relationship you want will make you lose the wonderful relationship you already have, but don’t realize you have. However, as a short story McCullers only had enough space in the story to elaborate on the main idea Pete learned, which is quoted earlier in this paragraph. Thus, Sucker is living. In conclusion, I believe Sucker to be a real, living and breathing person. McCullers only hinted in the story that Sucker is real, not imaginary. Also, Pete described experiencing very intense sensory-related and emotional feelings regarding Sucker, which could only be possible if Sucker is real. Lastly, the main idea of Carson McCullers short story supports Sucker as a living person, not an imaginary being. Sucker is

An individual’s ability to successfully recognize the reality from illusions is significantly influenced by their understanding of themselves. Many choose to use self-perception to prevent themselves from the realization of living through self-deception. However, in Arthur Miller’s modern play, Death of a Salesman, Miller explores the relationship between self-deception and reality through the character development of Biff Loman. Initially, Biff’s perception of himself is tremendously influenced by his father, Willy Loman, who unknowingly, lives a life full of illusions. As a result, these illusions prompt Willy to set unrealistic expectations for Biff. However, as the play progresses, Biff realizes the impracticality of these expectations

The narrator soon creates an alter ego (though we do not know he is his alter ego until the end of the film) named Tyler Durden. Durden is more attractive, has a better physique, and is overall more confident than the narrator and Durden regularly takes control of the narrator without the narrator’s knowledge to carry out

The story’s two major characters are both considered as a stereotype character. Their roles were easily known as the author clearly discussed their parts and physiognomies in the story.