Wednesday, February 27, 2013

C. Characters

1. Who is/ are the main character(s) in the story? What does the main character look like?
Ans.The main character is Henry. He is the protagonist, and oddly enough, he is the antagonist as well, as he continually struggles with his memories.

2. Describe the main character's situation. Where does he/she live? Does he/she live alone or with others? What does the main character do for a living, or is he/she dependent on others support?
Ans.Henry thought that his wife is still alive but actually his wife was dead. He live in California. Every year he will invite his friend to come to the party for his wife.Henry's neighbor gives him a drink with some drugs in it that put him to sleep. His neighbor does this because he knows that when Henry awakes, he will realize that his wife is truly gone.

3. What are some of the chief characteristics(personality traits) of the character? How are these characteristics revealed in the story? How does the main character interact with other characters? Note the degree of complexity of his/her behavior, thought, and feelings; their appearances, their habits, mannerisms, speech, attitudes and values. What is the main character's attitude towards his/her life? Is he/she happy or sad, content or discontented? Why?
Ans.The main characteristics of the main character is that he is mentally unstable. He invites people to eat at his house because he believed that his wife we come back home to visit him but actually his wife was dead. He knew about the story that his was passed away but he still think in  mind state  believing that his wife is coming home from vacation and the whole town throws a party to help him believe his wife is still alive. This is because the man cannot cope with the loss of his wife and refuses to believe she is dead,

4.What sort of conflict is the character facing? How is this conflict revealed? Is it resolved? If so, how?
Ans. Henry thought that his wife was alive and he was waiting for her by setting up a party. The problem is not solved because he can't deal with his dilemma.

5.Is any character a developing character? If so, is his change a large or a small one? Is it a plausible change for him? Is he sufficiently motivated? Is the change given sufficient time?
Ans.There's no developing character because the conflict is this story is between himself and he is still belive that his wife is still alive.

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