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What role did Andrea Sachs take on in her career?
What role did Andrea Sachs take on in her career?
- Creative director at a fashion publication
- Editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine
- Senior personal assistant to a renowned fashion editor
- Junior personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor (correct)
Which character is known to be a free-spirited graduate student in Russian literature?
Which character is known to be a free-spirited graduate student in Russian literature?
- Andrea Sachs
- Emily Charlton
- Lily Goodwin (correct)
- Miriam Princhek
Who is Miranda Priestly's former assistant who later becomes her senior assistant?
Who is Miranda Priestly's former assistant who later becomes her senior assistant?
- Andrea Sachs
- James
- Christian Collinsworth
- Emily Charlton (correct)
What does the character Hunter Tomlinson do for a living?
What does the character Hunter Tomlinson do for a living?
What principle about identity is suggested in the final part of the content?
What principle about identity is suggested in the final part of the content?
Which character serves as Runway's creative director?
Which character serves as Runway's creative director?
What does Andrea's boyfriend, Alex Fineman, do for a living?
What does Andrea's boyfriend, Alex Fineman, do for a living?
Which phrase reflects the overarching message conveyed in the content?
Which phrase reflects the overarching message conveyed in the content?
Flashcards
Andrea Sachs
Andrea Sachs
A recent Brown graduate working as a junior personal assistant at Runway magazine.
Miranda Priestly
Miranda Priestly
The powerful editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
Runway magazine
Runway magazine
A very influential fashion magazine.
Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant
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Character Analysis
Character Analysis
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Contentment
Contentment
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Identity
Identity
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Bandwagon effect
Bandwagon effect
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Study Notes
Characters in The Devil Wears Prada
- Andrea "Andy" Sachs: Recent Brown graduate, junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly
- Miranda Priestly: British-born editor-in-chief of Runway, influential fashion magazine
- Emily Charlton: Miranda's former junior assistant, now senior assistant, has a relationship with Andrea
- Alex Fineman (Nate): Andrea's boyfriend, elementary school teacher in the South Bronx
- Nigel: Runway's tall, gay creative director
- Lily Goodwin: Andrea's roommate, graduate student in Russian literature at Columbia
- James: Gay man at Runway, works in beauty department, and befriends Andrea
- Hunter Tomlinson: Miranda's current husband, New York tax attorney
- Eduardo: Security guard at Elias-Clark building, playfully interacts with Andrea and other assistants
- Christian Collinsworth: Handsome young writer, mutual attraction with Andrea
- Caroline and Cassidy: Miranda's twin daughters
- Cara: Nanny to Miranda's children, saves Andrea's skin, later fired
- Jill: Andrea's older sister, married and lives in Houston
- The Clackers: Female editorial staff: Allison (beauty editor), Lucia (fashion), Jocelyn (editorial), and Stef (accessories)
Character Analysis
- Andrea Sachs: A central character in the book and demonstrates how fitting in can cause one to sacrifice their true identity.
- Miranda Priestly: A powerful and demanding fashion editor.
Themes
- Acceptance of Self: The story highlights the importance of embracing one's true identity rather than conforming to social expectations of the workplace or societal norms.
- Contentment: The book implies that contentment with what one has is a key aspect of happiness, based on biblical and philosophical quotes.
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