Jackson, the author of “Charles” shows how Laurie’s actions and conversations develop his dishonest character. The sneaky boy tells his parents his own deeds, but tells his parents another child has committed these wrongful doings. “What Word?’ his father asked unwise, Laurie said ‘I’ll have to whisper it to you, it’s so bad.’ He got down off his chair and went around to his father. His father bent his head down and Laurie whispered joyfully. His father’s eyes widened,”(Jackson 261). This devious little boy seeks daily attention from his parents. He finds pleasure in doing deceptive things. Throughout the day, he continuously gets himself into myriads of problems. He uses the pseudonym “Charles” to tell his parents about the misdeeds he did without getting himself into trouble. He yearns attention from his parents which compels him to make the negative and lousy choices. Through this sly boy, we identify how character motivation makes the true traits that he holds shine
Jackson, the author of “Charles” shows how Laurie’s actions and conversations develop his dishonest character. The sneaky boy tells his parents his own deeds, but tells his parents another child has committed these wrongful doings. “What Word?’ his father asked unwise, Laurie said ‘I’ll have to whisper it to you, it’s so bad.’ He got down off his chair and went around to his father. His father bent his head down and Laurie whispered joyfully. His father’s eyes widened,”(Jackson 261). This devious little boy seeks daily attention from his parents. He finds pleasure in doing deceptive things. Throughout the day, he continuously gets himself into myriads of problems. He uses the pseudonym “Charles” to tell his parents about the misdeeds he did without getting himself into trouble. He yearns attention from his parents which compels him to make the negative and lousy choices. Through this sly boy, we identify how character motivation makes the true traits that he holds shine