With each change of setting comes a change in the characters within the story. ... He is protecting a stranger by beating Gregor instead of trying to explain what is going on to this stranger. ... Through these three acts Grete makes the most changes within her character and with the final line of the play being "And it was like a confirmation of their new dreams and excellent intentions that at the end of their ride their daughter sprang to her feet first and stretched her young body."" ...

• Word Count: 1601
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The Greek tragedy of Oedipus Rex, written by Sophocles, owes much of its impact to the audience's previous knowledge of the characters and their fate. ... Dramatic irony is the contrast between what a character says and what the reader knows to be true. The author tells the reader something different, or something more, than the character himself intends or understands. The author indirectly comments on the character's nature and the value of the ideas he utters. ... Again, Oedipus points out that he has been a "stranger to the crime- committed against Laios in line 208. ...

• Word Count: 1490
• 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

Todd is a type of character who has a very low self-esteem, and fears that his life has no meaning, and therefore, he has no verse to contribute. ... His father is almost a stranger to him and never cared about any of the activities he did, or helped with any problems he had. ... Nwanda is a very interesting character, who thrives on attention. ...

• Word Count: 1967
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School