(pg. 37 l. 7) Those old friends aren't the only ones he can't get close to, but even strangers who try to develop a relationship with him can't do so. ... In fact they are complete strangers. ... The symbol of doors leads the reader to understand the characters. ... The shut door is now the barrier between the strangers. ...
In "The Altar of the Family", Michael Wilding influences the reader to sympathize with the main character. ... Similarly "A Blow, A Kiss" involves the main character's coming of age. ... Albie is slightly afraid, as he is, in the end, still only a boy and he is alone with a stranger who is in a state of shock on a long dark road. ... Albie instantly dislikes this character but says nothing. ... As soon as his character comes into the story, Albie and the reader are influenced to disapprove of Wilf Beacon. ...
In "Her," a film by Spike Jonez, the main character, Theodore, finds himself in a tough situation when he falls in love with his new operating system (OS), Samantha. ... The constant belief that every couple in the universe is happy and perfect, which accompanies writing love letters for strangers, ends up taking a toll on Theodore's original views of a typical relationship, transmogrifying them. ...
