Character Analysis Of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof We all have those family get togethers that we have to attend, whether it is by choice or not. We all have that family member who drinks the night away and you will barely ever see them without a drink in their hand, a family member who keeps talking even if everyone else has stopped listening, or a family member who always seem to have problems that they are facing and brings the whole mood down for everyone. The truth is, none of our families are ever perfect. Tennessee Williams’ play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, is about a family that is together for a celebration and many events happen while they are together. These events bring out the best and worst of each character’s personality. The three major characters that stood out to me were Big Daddy, Brick, and Maggie because they were the characters that made huge impacts on the plot of the play. Big Daddy is the man of the house. Being the man of the house, he likes having the authority to control …show more content…
Along with this celebration, many things take place that bring out the best and also the worst out of each character in the play. Big Daddy, Brick, and Maggie are three of the characters who made a big impact on the plot of the play. Each character’s personality is due to the situations they have all faced in their life. With each character, a lot of understanding is needed to why they act that way. All three of the characters have strong personalities. There are no perfect families. In every family, there are always different members that sometimes we cannot stand, but if we look within them just a little more, we can figure out why they act the way they do. By doing this, we will be able to understand them more. Every family member should be cherished and understood. During the hardest times in our lives, while everyone else has left, the people that will always be ready to catch us when we fall is our

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