character analysis

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How would one define a heroine? According to the old Webster, a heroine is a

woman of heroic achievements or qualities. When compared to other females, Catherine

seems to be somewhat of an outcast. With that in mind, how is it that a person such as

Catherine Morland fits into the category of a hero?

Catherine Morland certainly had not been a born heroine. At a young age Catherine is

opposed to the common activities of young girls. While many girls are playing house with their

dolls, Catherine's dolls are left untouched as she entertains herself playing cricket. Her most

favorite thing being a hearty roll down the green slope behind her house. Unlike most girls, her

thumb is far from green. She can be found in a garden only when picking forbidden flowers.

Catherine is never able to figure something out on her own. She needs to be taught something

before she knows it. Sometimes she still doesn't learn because her mind tends to wander a bit.

Catherine is quite fond as books so long as they are far from educational. She has a

high amount of creativity however learning is not something she is fond of. She loves books

that have a mystery to them. Along with fantasy novels, Catherine (at age eight) feels she

Catherine's appearance changes so much that her parents are sometimes heard saying that

with Tilney about his brother flirting with Isabella. After a few arguments Tilney replies, "are

well. She becomes neater, preferring cleanliness to dirt. She also grows smarter. Her taste for

bit. Mr. Tilney's questioning makes Catherine uncomfortable and makes her for the "first time

every sort to it as you do" (83). She does in fact keep her open mind, but then again, though

She is taught lessons by each of her parents, but she gets out of both whenever she can.

Approximate Word count = 893
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)

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