Compare And Contrast Sam Carr And Mrs Higgins

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People may not always behave the way we may want them to, but there can be many reasons why they behave the way they do. Just because one behaves in such ways does not mean that the way they behave is wrong. Human personality is what makes a person distinctive, unique and exceptional. Every person has a different personality and some personalities mesh better than others. The characters from “All the Years of Her Life” Sam Carr and Mrs. Higgins both display similar strong personality traits. Sam Carr and Mrs. Higgins have similar traits, despite the fact they are two different people. They seem different in that one character displays a very strong personality trait, but deep down inside they are completely broken having too much pride to display it.
Mr. Carr and Mrs. Higgins share the same trait as being strong minded but also caring. They have an extraordinary amount of patience for Alfred. Neither one feels the need to discipline him in a crucial way. They both handle the situation in a respected manner, showing their integrity and humanity. Mr. Carr is willing to trust Alfred and his actions, but teach him to learn from his mistakes and improve his maturity. They are both disappointed in him. They have similar effects on Alfred, who is scared into silence by the way he frustrated these caring adults. They are different in many ways too. Mrs. Higgins is kind, loving, …show more content…
Mrs. Higgins can seem to display strong personality traits, but feels tired, and broken from the actions of her son. Sam Carr has strong personality traits, and so he displays strong personality traits when he remains calm after Alfred steals from him. For Sam Carr, it means that even though he is put in an uncomfortable situation, he has not allowed Alfred to change his personality. As for Mrs. Higgins, displaying strong personality is a way to maintain her sense of pride even as she is breaking from the actions of her