... that love gives one the strength to endure life. However, Con must struggle to cope with the drastic changes occurring in his life. His struggle against these obstacles is the antagonist in the story. Other important characters include Con's mother, Beth; Con's father, Calvin; Con's psychiatrist, Dr.Berger; his friend Karen, and his somewhat girlfriend Jeannine. Beth, a determined perfectionist, is constantly ... ...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... control, but with her lover's suicide, her world unravels, as well as her marriage. She has little energy and is a complicated character. Nate Schoenhof is Elizabeth's husband and the novel's antagonist. Once a successful lawyer, he is forced to leave his practice when his wife mentally unravels. With prematurely aged skin and a long beard, he often acts childish, lacking both a backbone and ... ...

• Word Count: 881
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... tragedy of old age, the burden it holds on others and the quite dignity often unseen by those of young age. "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place- starts off by introducing the antagonist, the deaf old man. He is immediately described in a sad sympathetic tone, "while he was a good client they knew that if he became too drunk he would leave without paying ... ...

• Word Count: 1009
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... than them. Jimmie is accepted as male head of the family after his father dies. Although Jimmie seemingly hated his father, he instantly takes over his spot as the mother's antagonist. Jimmie and the mother begin to parallel the father and the mother in their numerous battles. Jimmie sinks into the world his father knew all to well. A typical day of ... ...

• Word Count: 872
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School