It works both as a character study, and as an effective mirror to the world at large.

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Muto's proximity allowed him to make a detailed character study of O'Reilly.

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The Joker wreaks havoc across Gotham City with no apparent aim, leading to spectacular explosions, high-rise confrontations and a spine-chilling character study from Ledger.

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Mr. Alpert, a co-founder of the Downtown Community Television Center, considered the project not only a character study but a window into America's shifting fortunes.

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Some believe graphology - the study of handwriting - can help in the analysis of a person's character.

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