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To qualify this statement, in "Oliver's Evolution" people don't really change unless they make to effort to.

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The statement, "People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime" is disproved in "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike. This is shown through Oliver's drastic change from a misfortune delinquent, to a well-functioning, responsible adult.

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In the flash fiction "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike disproves the statement "People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime". This is shown when Oliver is  described as weak and reckless at the beginning, and surefooted and strong at the end.

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The Novel, "Oliver's Evolution" , by John Updikeproves the claim that people stay mostly the same person throughout their lives. This is shown through Oliver's tolerant and optimistic attitude despite the many mishaps he encounters. He never blames anyone for the misadventures he endures.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike modifies the statement "People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime." The story instead shows that while people's identities don't truly change, their relationships will change throughout their life.

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In Oliver's Evolution by John Updike, he suggests that when people evolve, it may lead to some aspects of their life changing, while others remain the same, dependent upon their situations. This modifies the claim, "People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime"

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The flash fiction "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike presents the theme of "Oftentimes, people are not defined by their upbringing."  Updike uses pathos, characterization, and imagery.

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The theme of "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike is that people are often irresponsible when expected to be irresponsible. People become responsible when expected to be responsible. The author develops this theme through landmark moments in Oliver's life, and the context of those moments.

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In Oliver's Evolution by John Updike, he implies that people can learn from and endure hardships of the past, in order to better themselves for the future.

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"Oliver's Evolution" reveals that one tends to receive a change when they put in work and are determine to make a change.

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The text, "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike displays the theme that people's actions are often a product of their environment when they are influenced by parental figures. This is shown by the author's use of imagery when describing Oliver's mishaps as a result of his parent's inconsiderate actions.

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In "Oliver's Evolution," John Updike develops the theme that when people persevere through adversity, they can become stronger and are able to adapt to difficult situations. He does this through the use of descriptive language, tone shift, and sympathetic characters.

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The text "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike shows the theme that people who grow up in an abusive childhood will probably be scarred from there past and then likely would not change from it.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike disproves the statement, "People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime." This is shown when Oliver is described as a reckless and irresponsible person in the beginning of the story then is described at the end of the story as a strong supporter for his family.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike shows the theme that the more a person perseveres through obstacles, the better that will turn out as later in their life. This is proven through the use of characterization, tone shifts, and descriptive language.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike disproves the following statement. This is shown when the story describes Oliver as a careless, reckless, and troubled at the beginning, but over time, changes to a more stable, providing member of society.

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"Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike reveals a theme in that perseverance allows any individual to overcome obstacles. This is done with the use of characterization and diction.

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"Oliver's Evolution" written by John Updike disproves the statement: People don't really change. They stay mostly the same person throughout their lifetime." This is shown in the story when Oliver goes from being a troublesome child and irresponsible, reckless young adult, to becoming a responsible and loving father.

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The theme of "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike is that a person's childhood does not always shape the way they live the rest of their lives. John Updike shows this in his story by using imagery to describe events in Oliver's rough childhood, and then using powerful diction at the end of the story to describe Oliver as an adult.

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People who have had experiences that make them weak eventually become strong.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike disproves the statement making it people become stronger after time.

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The story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike shows the theme that experiences may have short-term and long-term affects that oppose each other.

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The short story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike disproves the claim that people do not change throughout their lifetime. This is shown when Oliver becomes a responsible adult after being a neglected and irresponsible child.

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The short story "Oliver's Evolution" by John Updike has the theme of people adapting to their environments. This is shown by the author's use of imagery, descriptive language, and specific diction in the text.