40 Answered Questions for the topic Character Analysis

Character Analysis English Literature Writting

07/17/20

Why were the movie versions of Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" not as critically acclaimed as his written version?
Many well-know critics have reviewed "The Great Gatsby" in a negative light, some expressing that movies are lacking in creating the "allusiveness" and "honing in on the inherent melancholic... more
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Character Analysis English Brandon Sanderson Mistborn

08/01/19

What changed that made TenSoon want to run?
TenSoon is a kandra, a type of sentient magical creature in Sanderson's *Mistborn* series, and a proud one at that. After the events in the second book of the series, he travels to his homeland,... more
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07/23/19

Is Harry Hotspur portrayed as a villain in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I?
Having studied Shakespeare's play *Henry IV, Part I* and seen a performance of it in Stratford, I'm still uncertain of how we're meant to view the character of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur). Clearly... more
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07/10/19

What might Syme have been thinking when he was captured?
I understand that Syme was vaporised because he overthought the concept of the newspeak, but would he have regretted being an avid follower of Big Brother and destroyer of language?
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07/09/19

Why did Morris and Clay preemptively dissolve the Red-Headed League?
**Spoilers ahead for The Red-Headed League.**In this Sherlock Holmes story, Holmes and Watson are recruited by a flustered pawnbroker, Jabez Wilson, who has been tricked into joining a fake... more
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07/09/19

Why don't people in the Chronicles of Narnia have trouble "transitioning" back to their old life after extended times in other worlds?
In *The Chronicles of Narnia*, people often spend weeks, months, or even decades in other worlds. They return to their old life at the exact instant that they left as if they were never gone. For... more
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07/08/19

What is the purpose of Owl Eyes in Great Gatsby?
Scott Fitzgerald rarely puts characters or events that have do not either have an underlying message or support in the character development of the lead characters. Therefore I was confused as to... more
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07/08/19

Why did the characters in "No Exit" agree to torment each other?
Once the characters in *No Exit* realized that they were placed there to torment each other, why didn't they refuse to do so? When Joseph says "eh bien, continuons" ("very well, let's get on with... more
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Character Analysis English Inspiration Agatha Christie

07/07/19

To what extent did Agatha Christie base Captain Hastings on Dr. Watson?
I've noticed that there are quite a few parallels between Agatha Christie's [Captain Arthur Hastings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hastings) and Arthur Conan Doyle's [Dr. John... more
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Character Analysis English James Bond Ian Fleming

07/03/19

Did James Bond ever experience doubts about having to end people's lives in Fleming's novels?
Did James Bond ever experience doubts about having to end people's lives in Fleming's novels? I'm talking about doubts in general, existential, level, regarding the fact that he had to end lots of... more
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Character Analysis English August Wilson

07/03/19

Is Troy the antagonist in "Fences"?
Is Troy the antagonist of the play *Fences*? The antagonist is, by definition, the opposer to the protagonist, who is also Troy. However, Troy often acts against his own beliefs (i.e., sending Gabe... more
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Character Analysis English Symbolism C S Lewis

07/03/19

Does Puzzle the Donkey have an allegorical relationship with any entity in the Book of Revelation or the Bible at large?
C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia are a great children's series which present an allegory the New Testament and Biblical history. That said, Lewis sometimes put in things that don't necessarily... more
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Character Analysis English Catch 22 Joseph Heller

07/03/19

Why were Colonel Cathcart and Colonel Korn so determined to undermine each other?
In *Catch-22*, both Colonel Cathcart and Colonel Korn seem bound and determined to undermine each other. I know both of them are desperately trying to get promoted (to the point of doing absolutely... more
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Character Analysis English Mark Twain Politics

07/02/19

Is "The American Claimant" a veiled take on "The Indian Question"?
Mark Twain's 1892 novel *The American Claimant* was written very soon after the Wounded Knee Massacre (1890), which was basically revenge for the 1876 Battle of Greasy Grass ("Little Big Horn").... more
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Character Analysis English Hamlet William Shakespeare

07/02/19

Inconsistencies in the character of Horatio in Hamlet?
In the Shakespearean tragedy **Hamlet**, Horatio is a friend and "fellow student" of the eponymous prince. A meticulous reading of the text will reveal certain apparent inconsistencies in the... more
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Character Analysis English Harry Potter J K Rowling

07/02/19

What does Narcissa Malfoy's name say about her character?
Many of the names in the Harry Potter series are chosen so as to reflect some trait of their character. For example: Sirius Black the black dog, Remus Lupin the wolf, Severus the severe teacher,... more
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Character Analysis English Terminology Tropes

07/02/19

Is there a name for a comic relief character that temporarily becomes highly capable?
This is a trope that I've seen sometimes in comic books. I haven't seen it in prose fiction yet.Sometimes, we see a character who provides comic relief become highly capable for a single issue or... more
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Character Analysis English Terminology Charles Dickens

07/01/19

What is the name of the writing style in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens? Why is that style used?
In *Bleak House* by Charles Dickens, the viewpoint frequently changes from Esther Summerson, or first-person, to third person. What is this style known as? Also, why did Dickens place such a... more
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Character Analysis English Legend Of Drizzt

07/01/19

Why are Drizzt's eyes purple?
In R. A. Salvatore's books **The Legend of Drizzt** series, the main character Drizzt Do'Urden is a Drow, a species in Forgotten Realms that live underground and far cousins to elves. Drow have... more
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Character Analysis English Inspiration

07/01/19

Is the character of Randolph Henry Ash based on any particular Victorian poet?
The novel *Possession* contains some spot-on mimicry of several different writing styles, including lengthy poems by two fictional Victorian poets. The character of RH Ash in particular feels as if... more
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07/01/19

What is the significance of Sauron never having a physical presence in the Lord of the Rings?
So I noticed that in *Lord of the Rings* Sauron acts as a very interesting villain. He never makes a corporeal appearance, nor does he have any acting dialogue. He's mentioned plenty of times... more
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07/01/19

What is meant to be gleaned from Patrick Bateman's love of specific musicians in American Psycho?
I've just finished reading American Psycho, and I'm confused why the book took the time to devote entire chapters to Bateman's love of different 80's artists. Specifically, Bateman spends upwards... more
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06/30/19

Why does Steinbeck never name Curley's wife?
Curley's wife plays an important role in the novel and yet is never given a name. Perhaps Steinbeck was trying to not encourage the audience to develop a personal connection to her? I'd like to see... more
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06/27/19

Does Gale have a sadistic streak, or is he merely willing to be ruthless?
There are two particular incidents that I was thinking of in particular. First was his comment to Katniss prior to the first Hunger Games that killing people in the Arena wasn't really all *that*... more
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Character Analysis English Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged

06/27/19

Why did Eddie refer to himself as a "feudal serf"?
In the beginning of the book, when Eddie Willars confronted Jim Taggart about the poor condition of the Rio Norte Line, they had the following exchange:> "Jim, what are you saying? Does it... more
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