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Mel McGinnis of "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" seems like

that one guy that everyone seems to know. He stands out from others; he's unique. You

either love him or hate him. Mel is very much like one of my good friends. They are

both very individualistic and hey are both annoying drunks. They are both interesting

characters though. I think the author Raymond Carver created the character Mel based

off someone he knew. Carver created Mel for one reason or another.

Mel is just like one of my good friends. One day I like him; the next day I hate

him. People like this tend to get annoying to others around them. They are very

argumentative. My friend will argue forever and Mel is the same way. Mel is touchy and

does not seem to take a joke well. Despite these characteristics that frustrate most

people; Mel stands out. He seems to be a leader.

Mel is very individualistic. He is a Cardiologist who is always busy. This......

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