http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/2107/greta-b-reichert Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Wed, 20 May 2026 01:24:50 -0400 Wed, 20 May 2026 01:24:50 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/920/characterization-in-john-updikes-youll-never-know-dear-how-much-i-love-you By Greta B. Reichert - Despite Updike's personal beliefs, various scholars argue that his works tend to be character driven rather than plot driven. The protagonist is an integral component in Updike's “You'll Never Know, Dear, How Much I Love You.” Updike's characters are perhaps the most important elements of his stories, especially this story, because they embody traits that bring them – and the stories – to life. Though Updike asserts characterization is not his main focus, his narrative “You'll Never Know, Dear” is an example of a short story that is driven and directed by its... Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:06 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/920/characterization-in-john-updikes-youll-never-know-dear-how-much-i-love-you