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    "The Ugly American," I have identified multiple situations through fictional characters that damaged or diluted foreign relationships and interest abroad. The well-elaborated fictional views in which the authors target the readers, allow those who are seeking an understanding of a diminishing or disconnected relationship with countries and governments abroad, provide an opportunity to intellectually wear the shoes that United States foreign policy manufactures. Multiple Characters throughout

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    The Ugly American is a novel that showcases the contrast between virtuosity and deplorability in American diplomacy. Through characters like Father Finnian and Colonel Hillandale the epitome of effective diplomatic efforts are displayed. With kindness, understanding of the Asian people, and a deep compulsion to help these men did more to contain communism and to bring aid to the people of Southeast Asia, specifically In “Sarkhan” than the whole of the American government. However, characters such as

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    The book “The Ugly American” depicts many fictional personalities based on real individuals. These individuals served in an ambassador or representative role for the United States overseas. Many of these individuals did amazing things that benefited the U.S. relationship with these countries. Some of the personalities conducted themselves inappropriately and this hurt relations between countries. I have selected the characters Thomas Knox and Homer Atkins who displayed many positive attributes

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    they never realize that if they live with themselves they will be a lot happier and have a more positive outlook on themselves. The novels American Born Chinese, A Raisin In The Sun, and War Brothers are all examples of people and books all trying to look different, get richer and change the way they are living also know as faustian bargain. In the book American Born Chinese cousin Danny is trying to get rid of his annoying cousin Chin-Kee because Chinkee won't let him live in peace. The monkey King

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    2:The story 2.2-Character (Prepare Character Analysis) Kelvin Palaguachi In the graphic novel “American Born Chinese” every character such as The Monkey King, Jing Wang, and Danny all go through an external and internal conflict and a specific character arc. These characters suffer throughout the novel trying to accept their culture, tradition and aspects. Eventually these characters learn to accept and understand their true identity through a certain conflict. This also changes their

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    American Character - Then and Now A notion that still holds strong today, Fredrick Jackson Turner's idea of American character was one based on trials and experiences. Unlike Crevecour, Turner believed that American character was not simply a product of English character transported to America, but rather another idea altogether (Faragher 63). He expressed this opinion the best when he said, "In the crucible of the frontier the immigrants were Americanized, liberated, and fused into a mixed

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    A True American Character One of the major characteristics of a great novel is its potential to depict characters that are representative of a specific society, its ideology, its conventions, and its worldview. Analyzing from the perspective of characterization, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “This Side of Paradise” should be considered as one of the greatest novels ever written in the realm of American literature because emphasizing on the development of the central protagonist’s character in the novel

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    his goals. Likewise, the American dream or character stands on the same foundation of success where anyone can gain wealth and happiness even if they start from nothing. Though McCandless was privileged with a comfortable life, he intentionally threw everything away like his college money and car to prove he could continue without having a head start. With nothing but determination and a steadfast mentality, he embodies the American character to the extent that Americans hope for the best in all

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    American culture is relatively young but in its short history, it has achieved a great level of depth in the formation of its’ social consciousness. Within this consciousness is contained knowledge of a variety of recognizable symbols, familiar stories, and famous characters. And perhaps no character is more recognizable to Americans than the cowboy; the cowboy may not be a specific individual from history or a tall tale but yet when one hears “cowboy” one can automatically assign specific traits

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    Victor in the 1998 Native American film “Smoke Signals”, was a major and dynamic character. The entire film revolved around Victor and the past and present relationship with his father. Victor helped develop the theme of the story which was to forgive others. Victor changing from an angry Native American teen, to a happy and forgiving young man, was a huge and dynamic character change. A dynamic character is character who goes through an important inner change in their personality or attitude. Tomas

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