Character Comparison Chart
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Thesis Statement (Three-Story Model)
Story 1: Who are the characters you’re comparing? What are the stories?
Story 2: What are your bases for comparison?
Story 3: If we understand these characters better, what insight do we gain?
Combined Model:
The characters
Dee
in “
Everyday Use
” and Prophet
in “
Miracle
,
The Proximity of Distance "
are similar/distinct in terms of their
Character Presentation
,
Social Position
and Personality
(Story 1 and Story 2).
Comparison Chart
Bases for Comparison
Dee from "Everyday Use"
by Alice Walker
Prophet from "The
Miracle" by Tope Folarin
Character Presentation
Confident, insensitive, and
presumptuous (Dee from
"Everyday Use" is presented
as confident, insensitive, and
presumptuous. She possesses
a self-assured demeanor that
can be perceived as arrogant,
and her actions and words
often display a lack of
consideration for the feelings
and perspectives of others).
Desperate, commanding, and
paradoxical (The prophet
from "The Miracle" is
portrayed as desperate,
commanding, and
paradoxical (Folarin,2012, p.
75). Despite his physical
weaknesses, he exudes a
sense of urgency and
authority, commanding the
attention and faith of the
congregation. His character
embodies the desperation of
individuals seeking miracles,
while also embodying the
paradox of claiming divine
power while relying on the
faith of others.). "His
blindness is a confirmation of
his power. It's the burden he
bears on our behalf. He can
see more than we will ever
Foundation Writing 1
Instructor: Christian Aguiar
see" (Folarin,2012, p. 76).
Social Position
Values education and asserts
superiority (Dee's social
position in "Everyday Use" is
influenced by her access to
education and her aspirations
for a different life. She values
her education and sees it as a
source of empowerment and
superiority over her mother
and sister. However, this
education seems to distances
her from important people.
Like her mother said, "She
had read us without mercy
before, forcing them to speak,
lies, other people's habits,
living in both of us, sitting
under her voice in difficulty
and ignorance" (Walker,
2013, p. 6).
Claims ability to perform
miracles -The prophet's social
position in "The Miracle" is
based on his claim to have the
ability to perform miracles.
Despite his physical
limitations, he holds a
position of authority and
influence within the
congregation. The prophet
used Christian beliefs and
hope to persuade the crowd,
although could not perform
any genuine miracles. The
young man said, "This
healing isn't even intended for
me…" (Folarin,2012, p. 79)
Personality
Patronizing and self-centered.
Dee is portrayed as
patronizing, expressing her
determination to visit Mama
and Maggie regardless of
what poorly constructed
housing they like to occupy,
"She wrote to me, and she
will try to see us no matter
what life we choose."
(Walker, 2013, p. 7)
Distance from faults, relying
on faith (Folarin,2012, p. 80)
References
Foundation Writing 1
Instructor: Christian Aguiar
Folarin, Tope. "Miracle• Fiction." Transition 109 (2012): 73-83.
Walker, Alice. Everyday Use. 1st ed. Washington: 1-16., 2013. Print. 7 Aug. 2016
Foundation Writing 1
Instructor: Christian Aguiar
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