What is a character sketch? A character sketch is a brief description of a person’s physical and personality traits. It is not meant to be a complete or exhaustive portrayal of every aspect of that person. Rather, it is meant to give the reader a general sense of who the character is and what they … Read more
The definition of a hero could be someone who you idolize, someone who does something commendable and significant (either for you personally, the world, or both), someone who affects life in a positive way and is a valuable addition to the world and/or someone who possesses admirable qualities. If any aspect of that definition applies … Read more
After Salman Rushdie wrote The Satanic Verses in 1988, the Ayatollah Khomeini placed a fatwah upon him, causing Rushdie to adopt a life of separation and hiding. During his hiding, Rushdie broke his silence with Haroun and the Sea of Stories (1990), a children’s book written as a means of explaining his situation to his … Read more