How is the protagonist tested by the story’s events, and what does this say about the protagonist’s character and personality?

American Short Story critical brief

Each Critical Brief should consist of THREE SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS, each one at least 75 words. Together, these three paragraphs should fit on one double-spaced page; they will add up to about 225-250 words. You are welcome to write more if you like.
PARAGRAPH 1 must answer the following questions:

(1) What point-of-view method is being used?

(2) Who is the protagonist , and why do you think so?

(3) How is the protagonist tested by the story’s events, and what does this say about the protagonist’s character and personality?

(4) How is the protagonist changed by the story’s events? Make sure you answer all four of these questions if you hope to receive full credit.
Questions for Paragraph 2, pick ONE to write your thoughtful reaction.
1. How is Charlie a living representative of the era during which the story is set—the early 1930s?  Offer examples from the text.

2. To what degree is Charlie ready, or not ready, to put the “bad old days” firmly behind him, for the sake of having his daughter returned to his care?  Explain.

3. Using this story as a lens through which to view the human experience of love, is there any cause for hope?  Explain.

4. Identify two quotes that might serve as the story’s primary theme; explicate them—that is, take them apart and explain how they work and what they mean.