Theory
This point of view is used in Looking for Alaska.
first-person-narrator
A character who does not change throughout the novel.
Static
Where do the main characters go to school?
Culver Creek Boarding school
This character’s perspective shapes how we understand all events in the novel.
Mile's view
A complex, well-developed character with inner conflicts.
round
This is the event that divides the book into two parts.
Alaska's death
What is a direct characterization?
the author explicitly states a character's personality traits, thoughts, and motivations directly to the reader.
Is Miles a static or dynamic character? Explain.
Starts curious and searching for meaning (“Great Perhaps”) -> Naïve about life and death initially
Experiences grief and guilt after Alaska’s death
Reflects deeply on life, suffering, and forgiveness
Gains maturity and understanding by the end
Conclusion: Changes emotionally and mentally → dynamic character
How does the group try to understand Alaska’s death?
By investigating whether it was accidental or intentional
This term describes when a character is revealed through actions and dialogue.
indirect characterization
Which character might be considered “flat” and why?
Lara
-> she doesn't change much, we don't know about her inner thoughts/conflicts/background
Why does Miles transfer to Culver Creek?
To seek a new experience and find the Great Perhaps.
“If people were rain, I was drizzle and she was a hurricane.” - What stylistic device is shown in the quote?
contrast + metaphor
Identify a character who is both round and static, and justify your choice.
Alaska
-> complex, but arguably doesn’t change before her death
What does Alaska mean when she talks about “the labyrinth”?
suffering and life’s challenges