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Uncle Jed's Motivation In Shades Of Gray
The protagonist in the book ,Shades of Gray, is Will. Will’s motivation is to prove to his uncle that he can work hard. Wills emotion are that he is sad that his whole family has past away. His background is that he was a plantation son owner. Will mayor flaw is that he cannot forget the past and live with his new family.

Uncle Jed’s motivation is to teach Will that life is not easy. Uncle Jed emotions are happy because he is able to live with his family than going to the war. Uncle Jed major flaw is that he wants Hank to call him by his name also Uncle Jed is a really hard man. His background is that he didn't want to fight in the war.
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