Characters from other literary works can all be categorized into the potato, egg, or coffee bean from the short story, “Boiling Water”, no matter the background. These three things represent character since they describe how people react to misfortune. The majority of stories, if not all, have conflict involved. Generally, this conflict involves misfortune or something not going the main character’s way. The way these characters respond to the conflict determines which category they will be placed in.
For example, Beowulf from Beowulf becomes more powerful from every battle. It fires up his urge for victories. Every time Beowulf defeats an enemy he boasts. It’s almost the natural instinct of man that drives Beowulf to greatness and eventually,
For example, Beowulf from Beowulf becomes more powerful from every battle. It fires up his urge for victories. Every time Beowulf defeats an enemy he boasts. It’s almost the natural instinct of man that drives Beowulf to greatness and eventually,