Through the author's portrayal of not only Christopher but also the characters, honesty is presented as vital in building trust in relationships and in understanding people's individuality. ... Christopher is a character is often be seen by strangers as rude, strange and aggressive. ... Most characters in the novel lie at some stage; this is often a personal coping mechanism or because they want to prevent other people being hurt or worried. ...

• Word Count: 815
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is because of this close relationship at the beginning that the breakdown is so upsetting for the reader as we come to know both these characters and identify with their relationship with one another. ... When a stranger visits the house Jane says she felt 'inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security' because 'there was a stranger in the room' Bronte uses this descriptive and emotive language to alienate Jane so that the reader feels sympathy for the character and is able to identify with her because we take comfort in our family and friends....

• Word Count: 3018
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This also defines the entire style in which the novel is written, including the plots and the characters - especially the protagonist, Yossarian. ... Scheisskopf (meaning "shit head", which is an accurate comic description of the character) concentrates on his parades with ridiculous attention to detail which are irrelevant to the war. ... However, in Catch-22, the situations that the characters are put through are more outrageously bizarre, which in turn lead to the illogical arguments that plague the story throughout. ... The absurdity in which the family cannot distinguish a stranger from t...

• Word Count: 2754
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate