Next, she begins to question her son, wondering why he his manners have gone astray and why he is permitting the stranger to be so abused by the suitors. Could she be analyzing the sudden, questionable relationship between her son and the stranger? ... This is a very strange thing for a queen to request of a stranger, but shows how Penelope is just trying to lure Odysseus into revealing himself. ... Also, Penelope's unique, strong character is the reason why Odysseus kept fighting through countless struggles to return to the island of Ithaca. ... This monster does not appear in the charac...

• Word Count: 1806
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Here, the reader can sense that Anna's feelings may have increased for the stranger and also fears that her pure-like exterior may have been jeopardized. ... By using third person omniscient, the author allows the reader to identify what both characters are thinking. ... Here, the reader learns of the characters background and can identify her regretful marriage. ... By using third person omniscient, the reader better understands what the characters are thinking and feeling. ... The various settings connect each character to their backgrounds. ...

• Word Count: 1275
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

(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. ...

• Word Count: 2189
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

The Major is shown as a more positive character in the novel, and therefore used by Petry to imply the mixing of colors. ... Aside from Abbie, another character associated with only one color is Bill Hod. ... Bill Hod and Abbie, although very different characters, are similar in the sense that they both are very narrow-minded and stubborn. ... On the other hand, the characters of Link and Camillo are shown using two different shades. ... This line refers to the male's reaction when the female protagonist in the story turns off the light to the couple's bedroom after they had an inten...

• Word Count: 1612
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Nora finally comes to the realization that she does not know Torvald at all and has been living with a stranger for eight years. ... The climax of A Doll's House comes when Nora finally recognizes that she can no longer live as Torvald's "most treasured possession"(956), and goes through a change in character. ... She discovers the reality of her marriage and is forever changed, "Torvald, that was the moment I realized that for eight years I"d been living with a stranger, and had borne him three children . . . ...

• Word Count: 1484
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The character of the sly womanizer, Dmitri Gurov, also asks these questions. ... In the character of Dmitri, Chekhov gives a man who seems to despise women; "he almost always spoke ill of women - However, I believe that this was an act that he showed. ... He arrived there only to become a stranger in uncomfortable surroundings. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Perhaps this is due to a working mother being absent from the home where she is unable to personally instill these ethical standards in her children, thus leaving her children to receive their value system from strangers. ... I was able to mold my children's character by instilling good values and morals that taught them to be independent and set goals for themselves, such as being on time for work and appointments. ... Less time spent with children building character increases the risk for disregarding and disrespecting others. ...

• Word Count: 1503
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

I've never understood how a mother's bond with a stranger could be stronger than the bond she has with her own daughter. ... Furthermore, not keeping a successful bond with my mother has led my character to become more developed. ... My protective character came out instantly. ...

• Word Count: 1448
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Many women characters throughout American literature reflect the same conflicts and attitudes of Nora in Ibsen's play A Doll House. ... James is disrespectful towards his wife and does not pride himself in speaking well of her even though he should, especially to strangers. ...

• Word Count: 1949
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School