The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

How does one define family? Throughout our readings, we find ourselves learning the ideas of theorist, concepts, and definitions to help us define and describe what family is. The family could possibly be what or who we say they are, or in simpler Bozett’s term, who the patient says it is! (Plumer, 2010). A family could consist possibly of values, roles, communication, environment, and relationships. Families may transition through all of these principles that either unites them or tears them apart. For instance, the movie Mrs. Doubtfire portrays these perceptions of what family is when family processes are shifted within a household. We will now discuss in more detail of the family assessment found throughout the movie starring the Hillards.

Characters play a major role in ensuring that the novels can be read and comprehended. However, the success of a novel is dependent on the quality of characterization and whether they will attract the

     Another example of how Miss Brodie gives her student the wrong impression was her repetitive attacks on Miss MacKay. It was obvious the two teachers did not like one another, which is bound to happen in any profession. However, advertising this dislike to her classroom only leads to problems. The first time that this occurs is when Miss Brodie was leading here class out to the elm tree for the ‘imaginary’ history lesson. On the way outside she stops her class in front of Miss MacKay’s office, points to a picture of the old Prime

characters are in many ways divergent, and it is in fact these traits that reveal the most about

Characterization helps along with both the stories to prove the authors purpose and showing diverse aspects. In Everybody has Everything,

Character Description- gives the reader the perspective of the lives of the "New People"; the artist

He almost made it so that the reader had to infer the characteristics of each character. Once a new character was introduced, the author would include small tidbits about them, but mainly focus on how they reacted to certain events, which allowed the reader to think about the kind of person a specific character is. For example, when James’ mother first talked about her father, she just said what his occupation was and how he treated her. She talked about how he would get sexual pleasure through her and always kick her around like a piece of dirt. Without Mrs. McBride having to saying anything about her father’s character, the reader can already assume that he is a selfish, rude old man who only focuses on what benefits him. Also, when James McBride personally introduces his mother, he gave copious examples of how she always put her children before herself and avoided negative influences. This makes the reader think that she is a kind-hearted, loving woman who wants the best for people who deserve it, especially her children. Therefore, without giving a legitimate introduction of each character, the author is able to hint at their characteristics, while still allowing the reader to have their own personal thoughts of them.

Characters: Although there were a reasonable amount of characters in the story, there were only two that were important and consistent throughout the book. The others didn’t have much of an impact into the story.

There is more to know about a person besides the single story that most people believe is true. A single story is something we hear about another person, culture, or where they are from. This can lead to critical misunderstanding of how their lives actually are. In the book, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. His writing makes sure that most of his characters don't fit into the group of having one single story this is how.

Throughout the story this book displays great usage of many techniques help the reader understand and relate to the story. One technique that was constantly used was foreshadowing, foreshadowing is a technique that hints future events in the plot to allow the reader to predict and relate to future

The result of these characteristics give each story suspense and mystery, leaving the readers wondering what each character will do next and what further action will take place. Characters hold a primary role in determining the outcome of a story, which is the reasoning behind the many similarities and differences among literary characters. Also, a clear example is the similar plots with two completely different outcomes. Once the audience understands a character, they are capable of building on their existing knowledge to foreshadow events or understand the text more logically, which is evident when reading these

One’s childhood innocence is never lost, it simply plants the seed for the flower of maturity to bloom. It seems that almost every adult chooses to either forget or ignore this childhood vulnerability. But ironically, it was this quality that pushed them into adulthood in the first place. At the peak of their childhood, their post climactic innocence allows room for the foundation of maturity to begin to grow. In the sleepy southern town of Maycomb this is exactly what happens to eight years old Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. In To Kill a Mockingbird the character Scout is forced to surround herself with a very adult situation, when a trial comes to the small town of Maycomb. The trial raises the question that shakes the entire town up, what

Not only do the roles of the characters compel a reader, they also illustrate the

'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie unfolds several dimensions of the female role. Set in Edinburgh in the 1930s, we are presented with a protagonist whom is a striking female role model in her domineering, manipulating and sexual powers, powers which we see her use to obtain her desired plans for her 'Brodie set,' the 'creme de la creme.' We see Miss Brodie play a God like figure in the novel, leading, teaching and imposing her opinions on them in hopes they will become like her. She strongly echoes Mussolini the Italian fascist, and we also see several contridictions in her character in terms of believing education is 'to lead out' but actually carrying out actions to draw them in and never let them go. This literature subverts conventional

The movie utilizes it superficial characters to the maximum to develop the story. For example, most of the characters in the movie serve the purpose of