In literature, characters' choices often serve as windows into their inner selves, reflecting their character traits and philosophies of life. This essay explores how the choices made by Emilia in *Othello*, Antigone in *Antigone*, Nora in *A Doll's House*, the customers in "The Latin Deli," and the speaker in "Still I Rise" illuminate their respective character and philosophy of life. Through a careful examination of their actions and motivations, it becomes evident that frequent choices not only drive the plot, but also reveal the essence of each character.
Emilia, in Shakespeare's *Othello*, demonstrates her philosophy of life through her choices. When she decides to betray her husband by revealing the truth about Desdemona's handkerchief, she declares, "I will speak as liberal as the north" (Shakespeare 4.3.304).…show more content… Despite facing opposition from King Creon, Antigone remains steadfast in her decision to bury her brother Polynices, proclaiming, "I will bury him; and if I must die, / I say that this crime is holy" (Sophocles 85-86). Antigone's unwavering commitment to familial duty and moral righteousness highlights her belief in transcendent values above human laws. Her choice epitomizes her character as a courageous and principled…show more content… With each defiant assertion, the speaker asserts her resilience and inner strength, declaring, "You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I'll rise" (Angelou 3-4). Through her unwavering determination to rise above oppression, the speaker embodies a spirit of perseverance and defiance, refusing to be diminished by external forces. Her choices exemplify her philosophy of resilience and self-affirmation, inspiring readers to overcome adversity with courage and
