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In Jean Stafford’s short story “Bad Characters”, Emily, the central character has a brother named Jack. Though there are few references to Jack, his presence is essential to the main ideas of the story. Jacks contribution to the story allows the reader to consider that he may be part of the reason why Emily breaks into her explosive tantrums. Jack knows his sister is ill tempered and thus easily angered, however he continues to harass and aggravate her with childish name calling. Emily mentions her family “discriminating against her” this is shown when she remembers: “To tease me into a tantrum, my brother Jack and my sister Stella Often called me Kitty Instead of Emily….
Approximate Word count = 389 Approximate Pages = 1.6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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