Characters
Represents the state of New York
Sandra Petrocelli
A defense attorney with doubts in her client.
Kathy O'Brien
Petrocelli arguing against O'Brien in the courtroom is an example of this type of conflict.
Person v.s. Person.
Represents Steve's want to be a 'tough guy' who can help others.
Superman
This boy is a member of the gang known as "The Diablos."
Osvaldo Cruz
This man is 'no einstein' and sold stolen cigarettes.
Richard "Bobo" Evans
The victim of the crime.
Alguinaldo Nesbitt
Steve wondering why he'd want to be like King or Osvaldo is an example of this type of conflict.
Person v.s. Self.
Something found in Steve's neighborhood to represent lost innocence and poverty.
Broken Tricycle
SYMBOL: This piece of clothing reminds Steve how he is just like all the other prisoners.
Orange Jumpsuit.
Had high hopes for Steve's future
Mr. Harmon
This defense attorney goes to great lengths to suggest witnesses are liars.
Asa Briggs
Person v.s. Society.
Represents how Steve may lie to get out of trouble.
Rock
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Film teacher who defends Steve
George Sawicki
Mr. Sawicki
Struck a deal with cops to get out of jail early
Sal Zinzi.
The book 'Hatchet,' which follows a boy trying to survive by himself in the wilderness, is an example of this type of conflict.
Person v.s. Nature.
Given to Steve by his Mom when she has lost hope.
Bible.
This is the order of how the information regarding the stolen cigarettes was told to the police.
(THREE CHARACTERS)
Character -> Character -> Character.
Bobo -> Bolden -> Zinzi
Medical Examiner for Nesbitt's body.
Dr. Moody
Retired librarian who identified King as a man in the store.
Lorelle Henry
Mr. Mejia trying to encourage students to write their own essays rather than use AI is an example of this type of conflict.
Person v.s. Technology
Steve claims this was all he was looking for in the drugstore.
Mints.
This literary concept focuses on a character questioning their perception of what is real and what isn't.
Reality v.s. Illusion
OR
Illusion v.s. Reality