The Charmer Response

How are people transformed through their relationship with others?

In the story of "The Charmer" by Budge Wilson, we witness the growth of Winnifred through her relationship with her brother. Throughout her childhood, she had to witness how her charming brother, Zachary, wiggled out of every corner, rid of any problems that faced his way. He was the charmer and everyone seemed to be under his spell. He knew exactly what to say, how to say it and how to plead for forgiveness. He used the tale of the "prodigal son" from the Bible many times to plead forgiveness from his parents as well as worshiping them as if they are a higher power being. As the years carry on, his true colours show and he proves himself to be a whole different person. When Winnifred has her own kids, and she hears the familiar excuses, she had a deja vu of her brother pleading forgiveness of her parents. Because her experience with her brother Zack, she knew what was to come if she let her own children lead down the same way, they would have the same end. Therefore because of her relationship with her brother, she knew how to discipline her kids when similar traits started appearing. Likewise, I have met friends who knew exactly what to say when they have been caught doing something forbidden and have been able to get out of it without consequences. Because of the experiences I have had of these kind of friends, I can identify people who are similar in personality if they react the same way when put in such a position. Due to my relationship, I can better react when I meet someone similar.