Something Borrowed: Character Similarities

The assignment was to discuss the similarities and differences between a character and yourself.

The novel Something Borrowed has many different characters but there is one that sticks out the most. In every good story, there are two character types. There is one that is sweet and quite and then there is the loud and driven one. Darcy’s’ character is determined to get what she wants no matter what. She sets her eyes on the prize and would do anything to win it. She reminds me a lot of myself. We both aspire to be the best at everything we do, and want the best of everything. Darcy had the dream life that everyone wanted, including her best friend Rachel. But things werent always what they seemed to be. Everyone thought that she was living the life but inside she was living a lie. She didn’t want people to see her imperfections. In many ways we are similar; I don’t like to fail, I strive for the best and I hate letting people see my imperfections. Darcy was always the successful one and when things didn’t go as planned with her fiancé she didn’t want people to see she’s hurting. Darcy’s character is was strong woman who could make it though anything life threw at her. This reminds me a lot of myself because no matter what is going on in my life, I have goals set and I will meet them.

I think that the author Emily Giffin did a fantastic job with her character selection. She wanted her readers to be able to relate to the events and the troubles the characters are facing. Having characters that are so relatable make for a more interesting story. Everyone has that friend who wants his or her life and Giffin made that a point in the novel because she knew it would be relatable.

“My wants are simple, a job I like and a guy whom I love”

This is a quote from the book spoken by Darcy. I picked this quote because I think it sums up who Darcy is and why she reminds me of myself. I think every girl wants that in life and that is why her character is so relatable. 

This is a photo of Rachel(left) and Darcy(right).  

Best friends since they were 6 and never thought that would change

as soon as it did. Photo is taken from the film version of the novel.