In Bernice Friesen’s short story, “Brother Dear”, we see Greg as a very interesting and uniquely ideal-minded person. Greg’s identity is composed of his actions as well as his appearance and demeanour. In the story we see that Greg visits his family to talk and later inform them of his leave in university to start a new life. From this information we see that Greg is an ideal individual who wants to live a simple honest life that makes him happy. I can connect with Greg in some ways relating to that I myself want to find my own inner truth, and find my own happiness in life. Like Greg, I would someday hope to find peaceful means of living, and live life the way I intend to.
Bernice Friesen shows how people are transformed through their relationships with others by telling the story of Sharlene, in “Brother Dear”. Sharlene’s encounter with her brother Greg and the actions which Greg took, inspired her to find her own purpose in her life and live her life according her way. From this, we can conclude that Greg’s identity in “Brother Dear” is also a part of an identity that we all have as individuals.
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ReplyDeleteYOu have a solid understanding of Greg. YOu metion that Sharlene was transformed. What was she like prior? To help further develop your thoughts you could have brought in actual references from the story to show how she transforms by witnessing her brother stand up for what he believes in. how she develops a new found respect for her brother and thinks about standing up for herselpf and following her dreams as well.
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