“CLOZE” Essay:
Characterization in The Fighter
“The Fighter” is a short story written by Walter Dean Myers. The story is about a man named Billy who is a young father and husband living in New York City. Billy seems desperate to earn money for his family. Even though his wife does not approve, he participates in boxing matches in order to make extra income. Myers presents both Billy and his wife, Johnnie Mae, as strong characters with distinct traits: Billy is a dishonest man while Johnnie Mae is a caring person.
Johnnie mae is very caring for her husband billy.she doesn't want anything to happen to Billy.Johnnie mae is terrified that Billy could get brain damage or get knocked out in the ring or even possibility of getting killed and she dosent want that to happen.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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