Even in the simplest of literature an author can let a character in their exposistion adopt a personal quest. These characters can be anyone, as these characters grow into being heros, they sometimes have to overcome unbeatable odds and humongous obstacles to receive
there chalice. Once they acquire this prize, they are forever changed. Not all stories follow this type of acrchetype of the hero's quest, but they do have struggles along the way. . Personal quests are seen in James Joyce's "Araby", Daniel David Moses's "King of the Raft", and in "A Girls Story" by David Arnason.
The short story "Araby" by James Joyce is a flawless example of a personal quest. The main character is brought on this quest by a girl he meets who is playing with her bracelet. The boy then decides to go to Araby to find this chalice for the girls of his dreams. Along his way, he is set back by a couple obstacles, which he has to overcome. The first obstacle the boy conquers is his Uncle.......
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