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Character sketch on the "Selfish Giant" from the lesson 'Selfish Giant' in 100 to 150 words.

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Answered by anamikapradeep7
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In “The Selfish Giant” Oscar Wilde uses the characteristics of the Giant to portray aspects of the human condition including self- reliance, selfishness, and the inability to recognize sin, but he also shows how, just like the Giant, humankind can be saved from these transgressions. Today’s people feel like they can take care of themselves and that they do not need to ask for help, because it is seen as a sign of weakness. In the story, the Giant symbolizes the “giant mentality” humans possess: that we are strong and capable of accomplishment by ourselves. People are self-reliant and of a mindset that they do not need assistance, similar to mighty giant.

Another giant-like attitude humans possess is that of selfishness. Much of the story consists of how selfish the giant is and how that affects him. Humans do not like to admit it, but as a whole, people are quite selfish, and just like the giant, many people have numerous possessions that could be enjoyed by others, but are hidden away for personal use. There is a fear that an item may be damaged or overused, but more often than not, that item is then kept in such great care that it is not even enjoyed by the owner. In “The Selfish Giant,” the garden belonging to the giant is a place where children loved to play. The reader observes that there is no mention of damage to the property, and yet the Giant is furious when he discovers the children in his garden. He exiles them from his garden and builds a wall surrounding it, and yet the reader may notice that there is no evidence or mention that the Giant uses the garden himself. The Giant only cares about himself and says that the garden belongs to him alone and he would, “allow nobody to play in it but myself.”

Answered by pushpakala086
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Explanation:

Characters

The most important characters in the short story “The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde are the Giant and the little boy. The children act as a collective character and the seasons are also personified, having more a symbolic function.

The Giant

The Giant is a fantastical creature depicted directly by the narrator and indirectly through his actions and reactions to the events.  

Outer characterisation

We do not know much about the creature’s outer characterisation, except the he is very big and strong, as it would be expected of any giant.

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Inner characterisation

The Giant is not a static character, but one who changes throughout the story as a result of the events he experiences.

At first, he is “very selfish” as he chases away the children playing in his garden.

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