The fact that Laurie acts out in many ways at home the same way that the bad boy "Charles" does in school.
The fact that Laurie acts out in many ways at home the same way that the bad boy "Charles" does in school.
The end of a story contains the last plot element: the resolution.
The end of a story contains the last plot element: the resolution.
Plot
Plot
Plot
The naming of the character Charles by the protagonist hints at the psychological concept of dissociation, where parts of oneself are separated. This foreshadows the twist at the end where it is revealed that Charles is a manifestation of the protagonist's subconscious desires.
Characterization is the element of a story that gives information about the people in it. This includes the traits, motivations, and behaviors of the characters, helping readers understand their actions and personalities within the narrative.
Laurie is often rude and disobedient at home
Foreshadowing
the story has a happy ending
"Charles" by Shirley Jackson is a short story that ends with a twist. The resolution reveals that there is no record of a "Charles" in Laurie's class, leaving readers to question whether Charles was a real person or a figment of Laurie's imagination. The story's resolution leaves an element of ambiguity and invites readers to draw their own conclusions.