'Tony Stonem' type in classical literature
So there is that 'Skins' UK series and its central character in the first two seasons Tony Stonem.
In nature, he is an antagonistic due to his antisocial tendencies. However, he excels in giving a veneer of a good boy for all adults. He seems to be a so-called all parents' dream. But only 'seems' because his peers know his real nature of a lust for manipulation and cruel games.
Some time ago, I read an article on his personality where his type was said to be like those of a character in a classical either US, or British book. It's a boy who beats up and humiliates his peers. But adults don't know about that and like him a lot thinking he is an ideal child.
The problem is that I forgot the name of that boy in a book. And since I'm not good in US / British classic literature, I can't remeber the book's title.
Could you please help me out?
Best Answer
Although not an example in literature, the same archetype of Tony can also be found in "Leave It To Beaver", (a well-known American 50s sitcom) with a character named "Eddie Haskell."
Eddie was largely known for sucking up/feeding insincere compliments to adults while manipulating and messing with his friends under wraps. His name is often quoted in other tv shows to describe characters of the same achetype; other characters, such as Bart Simpson from The Simpsons, have taken inspiration from Eddie Haskell as well.
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How old is Tony Stonem?
Obi-Wan Takes the High Ground! - The LoopTony StonemBorn:1990Age:17-18 (series 1 & 2)Status:AliveEducation:Roundview College (graduated) Cardiff University16 more rowsWhat personality type is Tony Stonem?
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At the end of the episode, Tony is shown to have regained the majority of his intelligence and confidence. He then goes to tell Sid and Michelle that he loves them both and announces his disapproval of their sexual relationship.What books does Tony Stonem read?
Tony's reading habits give insight into his personality. In "Tony", the book he reads in the bathroom is La Naus\xe9e by Jean-Paul Sartre, a novel about existentialism and defining oneself. In "Sid", he is shown reading Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, a book which challenges existing moral values.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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