About Russell By Rita Williams-Garcia Character Analysis

Family is the people who love you most, may that be parents, siblings, aunts/ uncles, or grandparents. Your family wants nothing, but the best for you. They may disagree with you from time to time. They may also provide you with the love and compassion when you need it. Family can be a great source of comfort, yet it can also be a source of conflict. Family can be a tremendous source of comfort in your life. Family is there to protect and care for you no matter what. In the story “About Russell” by Rita Williams-Garcia, the main character Russell had depression, and was loved dearly by his siblings. In the story the author writes “Through all of my struggling to come to terms with my brother’s condition, my family simply accepts him as is.”