For anyone to say that a character in a novel is not important is ignorance.\u00c2\u00a0 When analyzing a film\/novel\/any work of art, we are trained to pay attention to even the slightest detail (we’re studying the length of shots for Christ’s sake!).\u00c2\u00a0 How can we rule out a character?\u00c2\u00a0 We shouldn’t even be wasting our time asking which character is more important.\u00c2\u00a0 And as far as saying a character plays off another, that’s blatantly obvious.\u00c2\u00a0 Practically all characters in all novels are different in some way.\u00c2\u00a0 That’s how we learn from the characters actions and thoughts, by comparing them to others.<\/p>\n
Little Women<\/em> does a great job of writing about five women in different stages of their lives.\u00c2\u00a0 By having such a large number and giving them distinct personalities, a larger audience can find someone to relate to more easily.\u00c2\u00a0 Also, we see different ethics to strive for:\u00c2\u00a0 freedom of expression, etiquette, caring for others over yourself, etc.\u00c2\u00a0 All of these characteristics are split up between the four daughters, but all appear to be within Marmee.\u00c2\u00a0 She is the ultimate woman in some senses, as Mom’s are generally seen in the eyes of their offspring.\u00c2\u00a0 Marmee nurtures and cares for each girl in a separate, different way which shows her range of character.\u00c2\u00a0 When can we start talking about her?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For anyone to say that a character in a novel is not important is ignorance.\u00c2\u00a0 When analyzing a film\/novel\/any work of art, we are trained to pay attention to even the slightest detail (we’re studying the length of shots for … Continue reading