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Will Is My Most Compelling Character From 'Stranger Things'

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Mar 24th, 2023
Huynh Tran Phuc Khang - Jack
Grade 10
Prof. Benjamin Quick
CBP Popular Literature
Final Essay
Will Is My Most Compelling Character

"Stranger Things" is a popular sci-fi horror series made by Duffer Brothers. It was first released as a Netflix original series on July 15, 2016. At the center of the show’s narrative is a group of young friends who embark on a supernatural adventure in the town of Hawkins, Indiana. One of the most compelling characters in the show is Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp. In this essay, I will explore why Will is such a compelling character in "Stranger Things." by showing that Will is a bravery, loyalty, and deft boy.

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When Will is rescued from the Upside Down in the show's first season, he is traumatized and physically weakened. He suffers from visions and flashbacks of his time in the other dimension, which serve as a constant reminder of the horrors he has endured. Will sacrifices himself to the monster in order to save his friends in the beginning of Season 1.

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