Essay Question: Look at the Protagonist's motivators and then look at the antagonists motivators. Are their motives similar at all? Do these characters react differently to intrinsic or extrinsic motivators?

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The story is cranes by Hwang Sun- Won. Please can you help, i have a shorter version of the story and the commander character is not in it so I can’t write him. I need another character to compare to the protagonist. Can you please please help?
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Answer 1

Topic sentence: The motivators of the protagonist and another character in the story "Cranes" can be compared and contrasted to examine their reactions to intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

Explanation: In "Cranes," the protagonist Song-sam is motivated by his desire to protect his childhood friend, Tok-chae, from harm during a time of political turmoil. Another character, the village headman, is motivated by a fear of punishment and a desire to prove his loyalty to the authorities.

Textual Evidence: The village headman is described as eager to demonstrate his loyalty to the Japanese authorities by reporting on Tok-chae, as shown when he tells Song-sam, "I have to take you to headquarters, or they will hang me."

Analysis/Explanation: The village headman's motivation is driven by fear of punishment and a desire for self-preservation, contrasting with Song-sam's motivation, which is fueled by loyalty to his friend and a sense of justice.

Connect: This comparison highlights the difference in motivations between the protagonist and the village headman, underscoring how individuals react differently to intrinsic and extrinsic motivators in the story.