The Main Characters in Sweet 16

The Main Characters in Sweet 16

Thanapatra H. (Nui)
August 22nd, 2007
EngSLY1
Character Writing

Ashley

Ashley, one of the main characters in “Sweet 16”, a Mary-Kate and Ashley collection, is a sweet, good-natured, sister-lover, organized, and a very attractive girl as characterized by the author Emma Harrison. On page 3 Harrison uses her thoughts to give the readers an idea on her appearance, as quoted, “I gathered up my long, wavy blond hair into a twist and secured it with a clip…I slipped the long, flowy, light-blue gown over my head, and it fell perfectly on my frame.”. From the author’s indirect characterization it is possible to guess that Ashley is a pretty girl. Aside from being pretty, Ashley is also unique for being very organized, as Mary Kate, her twin sister, calls her “Miss Organization” on page 5, and adds that Ashley “alphabetizes all the books in her bedroom”. Ashley’s style is also emphasized by her daydreams on page 4 where she imagines herself in a grand, formal, elegant sweet sixteen party.
Living with her twin sister all her life, Ashley is very much attached in being together with Mary-Kate, as shown on page 59 where Ashley goes deep into her thought after Mary-Kate decides to take her driving lessons on a different day, “We always do everything together, and now that we are about to take what was basically the most important stage of our lives, she wants to split up?”. From the quote it shows that Ashley is extremely into the bonds of the sisters. However, her unconditional love and care for her sister stand out before any other great qualities she possesses. An example is shown in her action on page 26, where she stops dancing in the middle of the party to arrange a slow song, so that her sister would get to slow-dance with the guy she likes. Another example is on page 71 when Ashley decides without the least bit of hesitation to help Mary-Kate with geometry, even though that means giving up her favorite movie-party at her friend’s house. On page 28...

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