The principal characters of "The Red Dress" is the narrator, who's name never gets revealed throughout the story, and the principal character in "The Day of The Butterfly", Myra, have many similarities. These principal characters are both females with low self-esteems. Both Myra, and the narrator have no control over their lives, and therefore strive for their own unique individuality. Howe

These two short stories, "The Red Dress and "The Day of The Butterfly" have more comparisons, than differences. Both short stories are based on females with low self-esteem and little confidence. Throughout the course of the story they both strive to find some guidance and help in their significant lives. They are searching for individuality, and the respect they deserve. They can find this unique individuality in themselves, the relationships that they hold with other people, and most of all understanding their own symbolic meaning in their life.

ver they both suffer because of the control that their parents have over their lives. They both have few friends and strive to be popular. However until they become individuals themselves they will continue to suffer.

Another contribution to the story is the human relationships, that take place between both of the main characters. These charact

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