Compare yourself to a character in common app essay?

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<p>This question is about common app essay option #4, which says: </p>

<p>"Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence."</p>

<p>My question is: can you use this prompt to compare yourself to a fictional character? My essay would be about how I'm basically a real-life version of this character. I guess I would tie the "influence" thing in with how this character reminds me of myself/made me see myself more clearly as a person.</p>

<p>Is this too much of a stretch? Or do you have suggestions about a better angle to take?</p>

<p>Thanks for the input,
katmandu</p>

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<p>It’s not a stretch at all. Read the first part of the prompt. A character from fiction. That’s exactly what you said.</p>

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<p>Alright. My problem was that the character didnt really change me, but i guess thats okay.</p>