Characters
The Institute, by Stephen King follows a man named Tim Jaimeson. He is an unsure and independent man who has the ability to choose what he wants to do with his life. After becoming the night knocker at a small police department in DuPray, South Carolina, he meets deputy Wendy Gullickson. A non-caring police officer who looks to be tired of the job. Jamieson and Gullickson get along well and she becomes more passionate about her job.
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Both characters share the same job as police officers which makes them relatable toward each other and share the same morals. My first impression of the characters is their experience in the field of police-work as they handle crimes extremely well and fast. Both characters are caring and share the same moral standard that includes taking care of all human beings, both miserable and healthy. If I were to describe both Jamieson and Gullickson, I would call Jamieson independent, humble, noble and kind. For Gullickson, I would call her competitive, determined, ambitious and resourceful.
Personally, I cannot identify with these characters as I have no experience in their field of work, however I do appreciate their nature of helping miserable human beings, something I would do if I were to have the chance. What we can learn from both characters is that all human beings deserve help no matter what, and it is our job to do that.
