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Character Analysis Of Amy In Sarah Ellis's Gore

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Twins share a devoted bond between each other right from the womb to adulthood; however that is not the case for Amy in Sarah Ellis’ short story, Gore. In Amy’s case she and her brother are on the opposite side of the spectrum from each other; they both are usually having a battle of brain vs. brawn. Amy loves to read and write while whereas Lucas uses his speed and strength to get his ways. Lucas’ strength is too much for Amy so she resorts to using her wits to get around things. Amy and Lucas may have the largest arguments, but in the end they realize that their sibling bond and set their differences aside. Amy using her intelligences makes her who she is today; a devious, imaginative and smart person.
To commence with, Being a devious person, Amy begins by trying to negotiate with Lucas to get her stolen book back, when she says, “Lucas, just give me my book back and I’ll do your poop-scooping in the backyard this week” (pg.5). This gives her the opportunity to provide Lucas with two options: keep her book that he will never read, or give the book pack and she …show more content…

Amy is smart by trying to persuade Lucas in giving the book back when she cries “Lucas, just give me my book and I’ll do your poop-scooping in the backyard this week” (pg.5). “Lucas, if you’re not out of there by the time I get back you’re toast” (pg.5). She also goes into such detail, which makes Lucas contemplate whether Amy is lying or not, by Amy screaming, “Lucas break the window. Get out. For pity’s sake don’t come out here.” (pg.7). After dead silence, “Lucas’s voice shrinks. Amy? Amy, come on. Quit it” (pg.7). Lucas is deceived into think Amy has been abducted: because he just took her book and she would never care for his life after he took something so near and dear to her. Being smart is having quick-witted intelligence. Amy is smart by using psychological warfare, messing with Lucas’ mind, and attacking his

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