Golden Girl Character Analysis

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`In the story, “Golden Girl,” by Gillian Chan, Anna proves to be oblivious, demanding, and selfish. Together, these traits create a very flawed character. Anna is accustomed to receiving anything and everything that she desires, ranging from compliments of her natural beauty, to various material goods. After all, “Nothing’s too good for ‘Princess,’” (Chan 74). All of this was simply handed to her, and she did not acknowledge this or show any gratitude throughout the course of the story. Even with all the special treatment, clothes, and other things that she receives, Anna was simply not satisfied. She decided that she would like to have a romantic relationship with the student teacher. This also displayed the fact that Anna is quite oblivious.

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