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Charles by Shirley Jackson
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Charles is a short story by American author Shirley Jackson. In her story ‘Charles,' the main character, Laurie, and his alter ego, Charles, are loosely based on Jackson's son Laurence. It is told from the mother's point-of-view and focuses on Laurie's search for identity.
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