Character Analysis of Byron in That was Then, This is Now
Character Analysis of Byron in That was Then, This is Now
In That was Then, This Is Now, the character Byron changes a great deal. Earlier, he had been self-centered, not caring what others thought or how his actions affected them. For instance, he and Mark used to hustle people at pool. For example, he and Mark hustled the Texans and almost were killed for winning. Byron and Mark get in dangerous fights and hurt innocent people. Now, Byron says that he is not interested in these things any more. Now he is interested in Cathy.
Today, the world is much different than when I went to high school. Back then it seemed that every one had to do all most everything manually. For example, if some one wants to take a bath you go to the computer, type in the temperature and the tub will fill up at the temperature that the computer is told. In 2021, computers do everything. Another big difference is that we can clone mankind. In 2001 Scientists were debating whether or not to clone man. Cloning is now done at birth. Music has changed as well. Back in 2001, it seemed that everyone listening to bands like Offspring and many other new bands. Now this kind of music is considered by my children to be oldies. My children do no like it when I play a radio station with my music.
I have changed a lot since my sophomore year. I gave up eating junk food about 10 years ago. I have also changed in terms of how I spend my money-- when I get paid. I used to spend my money foolishly. For example, I would buy things on the spur of the moment without thinking do I really need this. Now I have a budget so I can save my money for when my children go to college. Now, I enjoy teaching 10th grade English class. That is another change. I did not care for 10th grade English class, but now I like knowing that I am educating students who may get through life a little easier. It is almost impossible to predict the future.
Almost no one stays the same. I no longer spend my money foolishly or eat junk food. My new lifestyle is much more stable than it was 20 years ago. Whenever I look back I can...