In the short story Kath and Mouse by Janet McNaughton, the character Kath is one who is perceived by readers to be not very nice.
The Character of Kath
Characters in a short story are designed by authors to create a particular theme. In the short story Kath and Mouse by Janet McNaughton, the character Kath is one who is perceived by readers to be not very nice. Readers would dislike her because she is haughty, malicious and insecure.
First of all, Kath is haughty. Readers would believe Kath is haughty when Kevin asked Kath after she made fun of Helen’s backpack “Who made you queen of the world?” (McNaughton, 63), she casually replied, “It doesn’t matter, does it? I just am, so you better get used to it” (McNaughton, 63). Also, Kath would never let someone sit at her table without an invitation. Furthermore, as Kevin had narrated, Kath thought she was queen of her school and could do whatever she wanted to. In short, Kath is haughty.