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The Afterlife By Maestro Character Analysis

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Someone doesn’t have to be a doctor or a psychologist to understand this depressing story that turns out to be an analytical case study. Paul’s thoughts, emotions, and actions are followed closely in a form that reveals a lot about his character. Paul appears to be a typical, troubled adolescent. However, his character has deeper demons that haunt him throughout the story. His is preoccupied with art, beauty, success, love, and himself. Paul’s impulsivity, unrealistic ideas, and suicidal behavior reveal his mental illness and strengthens the theme of the story. The case describes Paul’s impulsive actions that occur from beginning to the end. In the beginning, he is rebellious and acting out in school. Not only do his teachers describe him as
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