The Jacket Compare And Contrast

The two characters selected for comparison are Gary from The Jacket and myself. Gary’s character request a jacket with a detailed description, but ultimately receives a jacket that inspires nightmares. I request a dress with a basic description, and receive a dress that inspires fairy tales. Who would even guess that a simple piece of clothing can inspire a wide array of emotions?
In The Jacket, Gary details painful memories regarding any dreadful green jacket her received from his mother. Gary was in need of a new jacket, so he went to his mother with a very specific style in mind. Gary wanted a jacket that was so cool he could mimic the looks of a biker. He was hoping for leather and studs. Instead he received a jacket that was so ugly that he was embarrassed to wear it. He shamefully wore the jacket to out to play and school. The jacket was so ugly that Gary wanted to shed a river of tears. His friends, classmates, and teachers were unable to find anything nice to say about the horrific green jacket. Every memory Gary has of the jacket brings back some of the saddest moments of his life.
I turned 13, and finally, I could attend my very first St. Jude Teen Formal. I was so happy that I could cry. One day before therapy, I asked my mother for a dress. I told her that it did not have to be anything fancy, as long as it was not too ugly. When my mom picked me up from therapy, I noticed a dress bag in the front seat. The ride home was silent, and I was so afraid to ask what was in the bag. Once we got home, my mom opened the bag, and it was love at first sight. A sparkly blue dress, strapless, mid length, and shoes to match. Weeks later, I arrived at the formal feeling like a movie star. My friends, fellow patients, and nurses complimented me on the dress. Every time I think of that dress, I think of one of the happies moments in my