Movie Analysis The Vilkas - 1301 Words

1. Lina Vilkas is the fifteen year old protagonist of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Lina has long, wavy, honey-colored hair and blue eyes. She is headstrong, impulsive, and outspoken, which puts her in danger. Though it is risky, she uses her art to express her emotions and opinions. She was accepted into art school because of her talent. Lina is protective of her younger brother, and loves her family. Though they clash at first, Lina and Andrius Arvydas, a seventeen year old boy she meets on the train, fall in love. Andrius is handsome with wavy brown hair and blue eyes. He tries to take care of Lina’s family as much as possible, especially Lina’s younger brother Jonas. Andrius is separated from Lina, but they eventually find each other and get married. Andrius’ mother, Mrs. Arvydas is a pretty, dainty woman that is forced to sleep with the Russian soldiers in order to keep Andrius alive. Jonas Vilkas is Lina’s ten year old brother. He catches scurvy, but does not die. Jonas is forced to grow up too quickly, as he works to keep the family alive when they stay in a woman named Ulyushka’s house. Lina’s mother, Elena Vilkas, is a pretty woman that knows Russian and goes out of her way to help everyone. Sadly, she falls ill after hearing her husband has been shot, and dies. Her husband, Kostas is separated from the rest of the family, and is sent to a prison. Lina attempts to contact her father multiple times, but it is unknown whether he is dead or alive. Nikolas