society are a misfit‚ but Holden is the problem in this story. One example‚ Holden does not think before he does something. He blurts things out without thinking of the consequences of his actions. The second example is‚ he alienates himself from the rest of the world. He does not like a lot of people because he feels they are phony. Oddly enough‚ he himself has also been phony in the story. Lastly‚ he tries to drink his problems away. All of these signs add up to what makes Holden a misfit. One
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the force of God in a positive light. The shameless character of the Misfit is skillfully portrayed‚ just like the "enlightened" character of Grandma. Most of these characters always go through some kind of change in their daily lives. An adjustment in their perspectives of the world and in their observations about existence and passing. Such character in this specific story is Grandma and‚ as I would like to think‚ the Misfit. I imagine that
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In the book The Misfits‚ the events in the book largely affect the characters and how they feel about themselves. At the beginning of the story‚ Bobby believes that it is best to not make ¨waves‚¨ or draw attention to yourself. He also thinks that people are dealt a hand. Some people get a royal flush‚ and others get a pair of deuces‚ and some get a string of cards that no matter how they are played will never add up to a winning hand. He thinks even if you try and never give up‚ and if you look
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and depraved actions. None‚ however‚ have struck such a devastatingly creepy chord as Arnold Friend of Joyce Carol Oates "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Seducer of young girls and embodiment of Lucifer‚ Arnold Friend is anything but a friend. Arnold Friend is presented through both actions and appearances‚ and these combine to diminish his likeability‚ while adding to his devilish persona. Although Arnold Friend’s traits are never stated outright‚ they are presented through his speech and
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Abigail Williams: Misfit Archetype Abigail Williams‚ a character from The Crucible‚ is a misfit archetype. A misfit archetype describes a character who doesn’t fit in with their community and surroundings. These types of characters can often display an attitude of freedom. I chose the misfit archetype for Abigail Williams because she fits into it very well. To begin with‚ Abigail was found conjugating with Tituba and other girls in the woods. She is also a misfit because she starts accusing fellow
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The Misfit‚ a Character beyond Redemption”() In Flannery O’ Connor’s short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find‚” the Misfit is a character who is interpreted as the epitome of evil. He had just escaped the federal penitentiary‚ and‚ according to the Misfit‚ he was incarcerated for allegedly killing his own father. He encounters a family who has been involved in an accident. The play culminates with the Misfit shooting and brutally murdering the grandmother after she reaches out to him. Despite the
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stories and films alike. In Joyce Carol Oates’ short story‚ "Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?" Oates depicts Arnold Friend as the Devil; we can see this through his physical description‚ strange seduction‚ and his supernatural knowledge of Connie. The bodily features of Arnold Friend suggest he is the devil in disguise. During the whole event‚ Connie recognizes the way Arnold Friend "wobbled in his high boots" (196). She believed that he may have been a drunken stumbling man until she identifies
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Although there is the theory of Arnold being a serial killer‚ him being the devil is a more valid approach. The first evidence that shows how Arnold is the devil is his appearance starting from his feet. In the story‚ as Arnold starts to walk toward Connie‚ she notices that his boots do not fit him right and seem like they are stuffed to make him appear taller (Oates 329). Jane M. Barstow’s article also comments on Arnold’s feet stating: “Arnold stuffs his boots in order to appear taller and more
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didn’t want to tell the truth because she feared Bailey would become furious and ultimately they were all killed at the end of the story. If she had told the truth as soon as she remembered‚ then everyone would have still been alive. Moreover‚ The Misfit didn’t have to murder the family especially knowing that there were a baby and children. I believe that if the
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Have students write a biography of one older person (one-to-two pages). Describe this person’s life in terms work‚ social relationships (family‚ spouse‚ friends)‚ and community ties. Share the biographies with the class. (3-4 pages long‚ font size 12‚ double-spaced) Arnold Schwarzenegger Have you ever met someone with unwavering determination? Someone so determined that you wouldn’t dare doubt him or her. This actor‚ model‚ producer‚ director‚ activist‚ businessman‚ investor‚ writer‚ philanthropist
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