I was told to pick a character from “A Single Shard.” Analyze and explain what that character is like at the beginning and compare what their like at the end of the story. So, I am going to analyzing Tree-Ear from what he was like in the beginning of “A Single Shard” and the end of the story. In the beginning of the story he cared a lot about Crane-Man because he’s known him basically his whole life, and Crane-Man has always thought Tree-Ear as a father since he’s never had one. To prove that in the book Crane-Man said “Come, my young friend! Tell me how you came by such a fortune-a tale worth hearing, no doubt!” That proves that he cares about Tree-Ear and to prove that Tree-Ear cares about Crane-Man, Tree-Ear said “Honorable sir, as I walked
An excerpt from the book A Single Shard written by Linda Sue Park follows the story of Tree-ear and his favorite potter, Min, and a poem named “Turn, Turn, My Wheel” by author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow follow a similar idea. That idea being that potters, are magical and artistic people, and their work is amazing. Both texts support this idea, usually by describing the end product, or the process of making pots. However, these texts are still different from each other in different ways. Briefly, the two passages “Turn, Turn My Wheel” and “A Single Shard” have many similar ideas, about the writer’s opinion of the author. But, there were many things different as well.
All information about the following characters in the case study were retrieved and/or inferred from A Consequence of Testing ALL Students article.
Similes in the story gives the readers insight of not only the fifth-grader but the adult too. “By the time school started that year, Eddy had a keloid like a piece of twine down the side of his face and a black patch he had to wear until he got his glass eye that stared in a fixed angle at the sky,” (Line 56-59). This quote has a simile, which shows how the fifth-grader feels about her cousin Eddy. The simile allows the readers to make a prediction that the fifth-grader and Eddy get along pretty well because the narrator never describes him as scary, mean, or distant. The simile effects the narrator’s characterization because it make the fifth-grader seem gentle and excited to be around people. The character is given characterization through similes. Similes are a key component to characterization because it allows readers to understand the narrator and character in the story. Figurative language is used throughout the story to characterize the adult narrator's memories in the
Throughout the novel the characters are put in these situations which force them to obtain information about the people they thought they knew. The center of finding out who everyone is was brought into play through the death of Marie. The story is told by David, only twelve years old, who sees his family an community in a different light for who they truly are under there cover. By doing his own little investigations, often times eavesdropping, David saw through the lies, secures and betrayals to find the truth.
What is he searching for? What is his attitude toward his quest? What do these details suggest to you about his character?
story, first impressions, what he thinks of himself, what others think of him, and what
Pottery. Pottery is a tradition many people try; yet only some are actually willing to stick with it. For Min, a twelfth century potter in the story A Single Shard, this tradition is not a game or a joke. He is what the people of his town Ch’ulp’o refer to as a master potter; he will not be satisfied with his work until he knows that is perfect, a perfectionist.
In this essay the main task is going to be to develop all the characteristics about this strange narrator.
The character that I am going to compare would be Huck and Gatsby because they move on to another location, don’t have family, and keep secret about their past life. Throughout “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Huck would always lie about everything he does while traveling he is lying about his past life. In the book called “The Great Gatsby,” we find out later that Gatsby would lie about his rich family and why he came to West Egg. Were going to find out why Gatsby and Huck can be compared. There are some quit differences one, Huck is a little boy and Gatsby is a grown man.
*Compare the character of Carl at the end of the novel with the person you met at the start*
Characters in a story are defined by their characterization. One word that characterizes Kit is impetuous. For example, Kit pressures Prudence to visit Hannah who is disliked by the community for being Quaker. This is important because, impulsive people do not think about consequences. Another way to describe Kit is affectionate. For example, When Prudence loses her doll in the water, Kit dives in to the frigid water to reach it for her. This is important because, kind and appreciative people are willing to struggle for the good of others. Evidently characters in a story are defined by their
In “The Tree,” the speaker talks to a tree and express thanks for its “delightful shade” (1). The speaker goes on to talk of the others who benefited from the existence of the tree and gave it something back in return, such as the birds singing, travelers praising it’s welcome shade, and nymphs making crowns from its blooms. The speaker wonders what she can do to repay the shade given her by the tree. She decides to wish something for the tree’s future. She wishes, “To future ages may’st thou stand / Untouch’d by the rash workman’s hand” (19 – 20). Ultimately, she wishes something such as “some bright hearth” (32) be made from the tree at its death.
In the novel A Single Shard, the reader meets Min; Min is a potter in the village of Ch’ulp’o. Ch’ulp’o is a coastal village in 12th century Korea. Min is regarded as the best potter in the region of Ch’ulp’o and even the whole country itself. Min changes from the beginning as a grumpy perfectionist into a caring father figure to Tree-ear by the end of the novel.
Several parallels are drawn between the central character and Mustafa Sa'eed. Both speak English and had studied in London. Even though the central character had grown up in the village, his education and time abroad had made him as much an outsider as Sa'eed. Upon seeing his own reflection in the darkness, he believes it to be Mustafa, who he had grown to despise. As he moves closer to the object of his hatred, he discovers that he is "standing face to face with" himself. Mustafa represents to him all that he despises in himself.
The next character introduced is the narrator. He is both complex and interesting. He thinks he is not crazy. As he goes out of his way to prove that his is not insane, he does the exact opposite. His relationship with the old man is unknown. However, he does say he loves the old man. “I loved the old man.” (Poe 1).