Says Who?
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
empathy and compassion, the folly of fashion, the importance of animal welfare
Black Beauty
Hidden Figures
Biography
In Journey to the Center of the Earth, their exploration doesn't end as expected, but in this way instead.
exploded out of a volcano
In his defense, he drove his conveyance first, he can't be blamed for whoever else drives it too
Father Christmas
The author who created the world of Narnia
C. S. Lewis
a big idea or message that runs through a story
theme
"Never forget, grandchildren, that we must always see all other people as human beings, worthy of respect"
Ned Begay
hope and perseverance, war's impact on children, a cry for peace
Sadako
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Science Fiction
In Walk Two Moons, who actually was the lunatic? And Mrs. Cadaver?
The lunatic is Phoebe's half brother. Mrs. Cadaver is the last person to know Sal's mother and the only survivor of the crash.
In his defense, he means well and has selected a reliable companion that actually saves the day in the end
Bertie Wooster
The author of Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Christie
a character who is noticeably different from the main character, highlighting differences
foil
"The impossible cannot have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances."
Hercule Poirot
selfless love, sacrifice, emotional wealth vs material poverty
The Gift of the Magi
The Faithful Spy
Graphic Novel
In The Gift of the Magi, Della and Jim each sell what to purchase what?
Della sells her hair to purchase a chain for Jim's watch.
Jim sells his watch to purchase combs for Della's hair.
In his defense, it does work out for him in the end, but he's very reactionary and his survival is kind of on accident
The Narrator
The author of Walk Two Moons
Sharon Creech
the narrator is not a character and only reports what can be seen a heard, like a fly on the wall
3rd Person Objective
"This is the end - for me the beginning of life."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
perseverance in the face of adversity, the power of education, making the invisible visible
Hidden Figures
The War that Saved my Life
Historical Fiction
In Black Beauty, his homes get progressively worse until his surprising reunion with this person.
Joe Green
In his defense, he didn't ask to be broken and hidden in a drawer
Stalin's Nose
The author of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Jules Verne
the use of objects or people to represent ideas beyond their literal meaning, adding layers of depth or meaning
symbolism
"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train."
Gwendolen
reverse imperialism, fear of the unknown, survival of the fittest, the fragility of social orders
The War of the Worlds
Murder on the Orient Express
Whodunit
In The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the main characters was found in a handbag and named Jack. But is actually named what? And is whose brother?
Ernest, Algernon's brother
In his defense, he's actually fictional within his own story and does die rather conveniently
Bunbury
The author of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
A recurring universal character that appears across cultures and stories
character archetype