Korn Shell Programming by Example

Character Classes

When I was in school, I took a number of classes, but none of them were on character. Ten years after graduation, I learned that my class was having a class reunion. Apparently, someone—in their wisdom—had associated me with 226 other people and had called us the “Class of 1985.” Although I am an individual and am unique (just like everybody else), I have been categorized as part of this larger group of people and am forever associated with them whether I like it or not. I recall that when I was in high school there were always four classes. There were then these other people who could also be categorized into parents, teachers, administrators, and staff.

Similarly, characters are thrown together into classes. These classes ...