Character Analysis Of Wes Holman's Struggle In Long, Long After School

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In the short story, “Long, Long After School” by Ernest Buckler, it becomes apparent that Wes Holman’s emotional strength was formed after he struggles through conflicts. Firstly, much of his emotional strength was formed due to the amount of bullying in his past. This bullying has led him to create a barrier between him and others. Specifically, Wes was known as a tough guy to the narrator, suggesting an emotional barrier. “Perhaps you remember how the kids used to tease me at school” (Buckler 113), Wes said to the narrator. So, due to the constant bullying and teasing, he tried to rebuild his emotional strength by secluding his feelings. Even if Wes was familiar to the narrator as a “tough guy”, he was actually emotionally weak, needing guidance