Character Roles
This character drives the story forward by pursuing a goal.
Who is the protagonist?
A character that remains the same throughout the story.
What is a static character?
What does Omar worry about the most in the camp?
What is his brother Hassan’s future and their chance of resettlement?
his character opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.
Who is the antagonist?
A character with complex personality traits and depth.
What is a round character?
What resource is always scarce in the camp, making life difficult?
What is food and water?
This character helps move the story forward but is not the main focus.
Who is a minor character?
A character who is two-dimensional and lacks complexity.
What is a flat character?
How do other refugees view education in the camp?
What is a privilege or a rare opportunity?
This character contrasts with another to highlight their traits.
Who is a foil character?
Give an example of a dynamic character from a well-known book.
(Answer may vary – e.g., Harry Potter, Scout Finch, etc.)
What big decision does Omar make about school in Chapter 7?
What is returning to school even though Hasan is sick?
A character that changes significantly over the course of the story.
What is a dynamic character?
What would a story be like without an antagonist?
(Open-ended answer: Lacks conflict, less engaging, etc.)
Who encourages Omar to go take the exams in this chapter?
Who is Mariam and Fatuma?