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He is the family’s initial patriarch. To understand how old he is the author even described that he and his wife sleep in the barn because they need to wake up very often during the night to use the bathroom. This personage is the head of the family and, as you see, a very old…

Mr. Knightley, a sensible gentleman of approximately thirty-seven years old. He was not only an old and close friend of the Woodhouse family but even had a relationship with them. He lived a mile from Highbury and was a frequent visitor who was always welcomed. He is a longtime friend and reliable partner of Emma’s…

Macbeth Study Guide Author: William Shakespeare Original title: The Tragedy of Macbeth Characters: Macbeth, King of Scots, Banquo, Malcom, Macduff, Lady Macbeth, Donalbain, Young Siward, First Witch, Second Witch, Third Witch, Duncan I, King of Scots Published: Published July 1st 2003 by Simon & Schuster (first published 1623) ISBN 0743477103 (ISBN13: 9780743477109) Yet another Shakespeare’s…

Sethe can be easily called one of the main characters of the story. She is the one who gave the life to Beloved and put the end for this life. She is a slave, who is abused by the white people and is hiding from them. At the first time, Sethe might seem to be…

Ezinma is the only survived daughter of Ekwefi. She is cute, clever, loyal, helpful, hardworking and brave girl. Ezinma is described as a very talented child but with bad health. She grows to be charming, smart and strong young woman. And we feel sorry to hear about that. Also, among all children exactly she is…

Tiny Tim is a minor character of the carol. He is the crippled son of Bob Cratchit; he can be seen sitting on his father’s shoulder or struggling along with his crutch. But far from being a symbol of suffering, Tim is the merriest, bravest character of all, always reminding others of the spirit of…

An owner in Antebellum Maryland and Dana’s forefather. He is a white man with red hair. Unfortunately, Rufus is a result of the century and society he lives in, becoming crueler, more egotistical, and more inhuman through the years and he is more submerged in the patriarchal slave-holding society of South America. Rufus is incapable…

Prospero, a former Duke of Milan, is a well-educated bookish magician who lives in exile on an island with his daughter, fair Miranda. After his treacherous brother Antonio steals his dukedom, he barely escapes, thanks to faithful Gonzalo who arranged Prospero’s departure in a boat stuffed with food, clothes, and, most important, his precious books.…

This boy is the main hero of the story and an absolute novel’s protagonist. He is intelligent, courageous and very brave. He cares about people who surround him. He is selected to become a new Receiver of Memory, which entails holding society’s memories and providing guidance to the Elders. In the culmination of the story,…