1994. In some works of literature, a character who appears briefly, or does not appear at all, is a significant presence. Choose a novel or play of literary merit and write an essay in which you show how such a character functions in the work. You may wish to discuss how the character affects action, theme, or the development of other characters. Avoid plot summary.
In many works of literature, it is often a central point for minor characters to have substantial impacts on a novel. Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” for instance, depicts a relationship between a mother and daughter that results in years of feeling unworthy, guilty, and hopeless. The fundamental basis of such a character has developed through the eyes of one of the two main female protagonists, Mariam. The novel connects the impact of the minor character, Nana, through events that have an effect on the Mariam. Such events would include detrimental acts and the prevalence of hopelessness. In this case, Nana becomes the primary character that presents a significant impact on both Mariam and the audience.
Born out-of-wedlock, Mariam suffered verbal abuse from her mother …show more content…
The bitter nature of Nana in raising Mariam leads Mariam into not accepting life as it should be. Nana’s actions led to an unsteady interpersonal relationship of Mariam, and this contributes to the idea that a person can have a lasting impact on a someone’s life within a short period of time. Due to Nana’s actions towards Mariam, it is evident that such actions have affected Mariam’s life through continuous thoughts of what occurred in the past. Nana is like an angry storm headed for destruction, but Mariam remains as the rain seeps into her body, altering and defining
In many works of literature, it is often a central point for minor characters to have substantial impacts on a novel. Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” for instance, depicts a relationship between a mother and daughter that results in years of feeling unworthy, guilty, and hopeless. The fundamental basis of such a character has developed through the eyes of one of the two main female protagonists, Mariam. The novel connects the impact of the minor character, Nana, through events that have an effect on the Mariam. Such events would include detrimental acts and the prevalence of hopelessness. In this case, Nana becomes the primary character that presents a significant impact on both Mariam and the audience.
Born out-of-wedlock, Mariam suffered verbal abuse from her mother …show more content…
The bitter nature of Nana in raising Mariam leads Mariam into not accepting life as it should be. Nana’s actions led to an unsteady interpersonal relationship of Mariam, and this contributes to the idea that a person can have a lasting impact on a someone’s life within a short period of time. Due to Nana’s actions towards Mariam, it is evident that such actions have affected Mariam’s life through continuous thoughts of what occurred in the past. Nana is like an angry storm headed for destruction, but Mariam remains as the rain seeps into her body, altering and defining