Main character who undergoes a change or learns something

English: Short story
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English: Short story
Steve hailed from a humble family in a small village in Miami. Twenty years ago, he could hardly attempt anything due to his cowardice and dreadful character. His friends teased him in class as he was always the last in academics and all the activities involving his friends in school. For such reasons, Steve avoided friends and could not get involved in anything constructive. Out of curiosity, Shadrack, Steve`s English teacher asked him to participate in a symposium that involved students from different schools. "I am afraid I will fail and people will laugh at me" Steve repeatedly said. "All will be well, give it a try," Shadrack convinced him. Although Steve was reluctant to participate, his teacher insisted and he had no choice. That was one less pleasant experience for Steve. His grammar was so bad that his classmate could not stop giggling and ch...