Sharon Flakes

The story “Who Am I without Him” by Sharon Flakes, the unique and complex characters were created by the value and attitude of their personality by the author. In the story “Who Am I without Him” by Sharon Flakes, is a very realistic and believable story that catches your attention. “Who Am I without Him” by Sharon Flakes, is about a young high school student who is in a twisted situation with her love life is challenged with saving her relationship with Raheem. The main character is selfish, and she doesn’t want other girls looking at Raheem. She doesn’t think that Raheem should be looking at other girls. The author gives enough conflict for the reader to understand what is going on. In the story the author gives enough details to visualize what is happening. The main character is selfish because she doesn’t think that Raheem should be looking at other girls other than her. I can tell because she says “You my man!” “What you doing looking at her for?” She says “Yeah, he mine loud enough for them good girls to hear. The main character doesn’t want other girls looking at Raheem because she says “What you looking at?” “I ask the girl in the green plaid skirt.” “She keeps her mouth shut, and her squinty brown eyes looking down at the ground.” …show more content…
This is also stated in “I’ll do your homework, wash your clothes, lend you money, anything…Just keep being my Boo.” This shows she would do anything just to be with him, and call him hers. “When the bus jerks, and takes off, I hold on to the rail, and peek out between all the bodies to get one last look at my man.” “I lean over, and stare out the window, and see the red-head standing on the corner with Raheem.” “Raheem’s all up in her face.” “Sunglasses off.” “Arms wrapped around her neck.” “His sweet, brown lips pressed tight to hers.” “My head’s back to thinking on Raheem.” “Tonight when I see him I’m going to…I’ m going to make something nice to eat, I