<p>The topic says to: "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>I looked at some essay examples online, and they're all written like short-story narratives of one specific event... like someone describing how they won a martial arts competition or how they were walking down a street in a foreign country. (
Sample</a> Essays: Influential Person)</p>
<p>I get how they can do that in "significant experience/personal achievement" essays, but for this prompt seems more reflective than narrative.</p>
<p>Are you supposed to choose one favorite character, describe their personality, and then compare them to yourself? Or would it be better to introduce a character and pick an event and describe with extra details?</p>