Characterization Of Perseus And Man In The Red Bandanna

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The authors use characterization to show theme. They do this by including speech, thoughts, emotions, actions and looks. In Perseus and Medusa, the author made Perseus a hero so he could show the world his courage and how he thought about benefiting others. Perseus went back to the kingdom as fast as he could after he heard about the threat to his mother. His emotions and actions, such as returning to the kingdom show his worry for his mother. Furthermore, in 'Man in the Red Bandanna" Died Saving Others, Welles follows the theme because he risked himself by stopping and saving others. He took as many people as he could out of the South Tower as he could when the planes crashed. Not once did he think about getting himself out of the building

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