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    the present study was conducted in order to investigate how magical events influence the development of main character in the novel Howl’s Moving Castle. There were six magical events that influence major character development found in the novel. From these magical events, the data analysis revealed there are two kinds of magic laws that are influenced the development of main character the most: consistency and limitation. Meanwhile, in terms of functions of fantasy, escape and recovery become the

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    Character Analysis of Hidden Figures Hidden Figures portrays three trailblazing African-American women, instrumental in space exploration during its earliest days, beginning in the 1950s. The movie, based on the 2016 non-fiction book of the same name, is by Hampton native Margo Lee Shetterly. The women in the movie lived in segregated Hampton, Virginia. As the story opens, the main role is Katherine who is a bright child happily walking and skipping while counting steps to a road, and the rocks

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    Throughout the play Hamlet William Shakespeare develops the main character’s behavior as he interacts with other characters that perceive him as emotionally unstable. The protagonist Hamlet is perceived to be a deranged individual, however through an analysis of his entire character it can be concluded that it was more than just an act. Exceptional tragedies, and the endeavour of seeking vengeance to the death of his father have all formed and contributed to Hamlet’s life. Thereby, Shakespeare uses

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    Atticus Finch is one of the major characters in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird written in 1960. Atticus is a lawyer in Maycomb, the representative of Alabama in the State Legislator and the father of Scout and Jem Finch. The major themes and ideas tackled in Lee's novel such as social inequality and intolerance, education, legal justice and bravery are represented in one way or another through this character. Atticus Finch is a man of principles

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    Hamlet Character Analysis

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    William Shakespeare’s most intricate play, Hamlet, includes many dynamic characters, including Hamlet himself. Hamlet is a very complicated character with many controversial aspects embedded within his thoughts and dialogues. One of the most essential questions one could ask about Hamlet is to question his sanity and the justification of his actions. My personal take on this subject is that Hamlet’s actions were not justified due to his split decisiveness and moral acknowledgements. The spark that

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    Character Analysis of “Solider’s Home” In my analysis of the story, “Soldiers Home” by Ernest Hemingway, I concluded that the story involved two characters. Harold Krebs was the main character of the story and many details of his life was provided so the reader could have a visual concept of what the author was trying to portray. Kreb’s mother was the other character of the story and the author presented her side with many spoken parts. The inclusion of Kreb’s mother provided a nurturing aspect

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    For my character analysis I chose Melinda Sordino [Mels] from the book “Speak” which was written by Laurie Halse Anderson. Anderson’s character Mels is quite interesting, and has so many stories to tell but no one to tell them to. This is why I chose her. Because she’s different from all the other characters, and also because the book in itself is very interesting. In the First Marking Period she befriends the new girl, Heather, who tries to make her join clubs but ultimately fails. And in the

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    NEA CHARACTER ANALYSIS Literature and Composition Turner Nea: Saving Sourdi Character Analysis “Saving Sourdi” by May-Lee Chai, discusses a classic plot of the metamorphosis from childhood to adulthood. In her story, the two main characters Sourdi and Nea develop in stark contrast to one another. Nea, the younger sister, has difficulty growing up and maturing as her own life, as well as her sister’s life, progresses. Her naivety, aggression, and anxiety influence her decisions throughout

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    Celia Garth’s Character Analysis Behind the dark hair ad dark eyes is a young woman with more courage and bravery than most men in Charleston, this woman is Celia Garth. Celia Garth was written by Gwen Bristow, who is a historical fiction author. Celia is a young and talented woman who has had much heartbreak and love in her life. What we can learn from Celia Garth is we will always have ups and downs in our life, but we have to take each day as if it’s a new day. Throughout the book Gwen Bristow

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    Do you suppose I would give Christina to a vicious person? Do you suppose I would sacrifice my precious child, little comfort as I have in her, to a man against whose character a syllable could be breathed?” (305) Next, the elder woman continues to panegyrizes the virtuous qualities of the prince to Rowland, nonetheless what deeply touches him is not her melodramatic display, but rather the humble petition of the Cavaliere

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