Long, Long After School By Ernest Buckler Analysis

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The quotation stated above from “Long, Long After School”, written by Ernest Buckler; demonstrates a great significance that reveals both character and theme. The quotation reveals who the main character really is and the change he undergoes in the telling of Wes’ flashback in the story. While Wes is reminding the main character of all the things he and his friends did that bullied the poor boy at school, he realizes what a terrible person he was back then- resulting in him (in the moment) feeling like a young boy; and certainly not a gentlemen! It makes him metaphorically “feel less beautiful” because of the torture the main character, Wes was put through. During this part of the story, it shows the main character is a dynamic character-

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