Characters
Prince Frederic
What was Prince Frederic like as a child?
Prince Frederic wished for a life full of adventure after meeting a valiant knight.
Who are the story's main characters?
Prince Frederic, Ella, King Wilberforce, Reginald
What genre is the story?
Fiction
Describe the point of view on page 250 of the text.
The letter written by Ella is in first person, while paragraphs 77 and 78 are told by a 3rd person narrator.
What is the prince's fiancée's name?
Ella
How did Prince Frederic grow up?
Prince Frederic was sheltered and overprotected by his father, so he wasn't able to do anything outside or anything dangerous.
What starts the story's conflict?
Prince Frederic meets Ella and wants to marry her even though his father doesn't want her to, because they are too different.
What is the setting of the story?
A kingdom in the past
Describe how Prince Frederic's father develops the story.
King Wilberforce sets up Prince Frederic's conflict as a person who is too cautious and boring for Ella.
Who is Reginald?
Prince Frederic's personal servant
Ella was introduced to Prince Frederic at the ball, when he was supposed to meet elegant women to marry.
What is the climax of the prince's conflict?
When Ella decides to leave him in search of more adventure in her life. (Prince Frederic is forced to make a decision for what he wants.)
How does Prince Frederic find out about Ella leaving?
A servant brought him a letter from Ella which said she was going to look for adventure.
What is the theme of the story?
Don't be burdened by your fears; Don't let your fears control your life; Go after the things you want in life; Live life to the fullest.
What is Prince Frederic's father's name?
King Wilberforce
How is Ella different from Prince Frederic?
Ella wants a life of adventure and fun thrills, but Prince Frederic is scared and overly cautious.
What rising action event led up to the problem's climax?
Pennyfeather the bard went missing and Ella wanted Prince Frederic to go find him with her, but he refused and she felt too bored to stay with him.
How does Frederic respond to reading Ella's letter?
Frederic drops the letter on his plate and feels devastated that Ella only signs the letter "All the best" which is not a loving signature.
On page 247, how does Ella feel about being likened to Cinderella, and why?
Ella doesn't mind the comparison because she was once as poor as Cinderella.
Who is Pennyfeather the Mellifluous?
The bard (songwriter) who wrote songs about Ella, Prince Frederic, and other princesses and princes.
At the start of the story, how did Prince Frederic show that he COULD change later in the story?
Prince Frederic finally stood up to his father for what he wanted (which, what/who he wanted to was Ella).
What is the resolution to Prince Frederic's conflict?
Reginald the servant convinced Prince Frederic to go after Ella even if he is afraid of the outdoors.
What subgenre is the story and how do you know?
It's a fairy tale. There are royal characters, a lesson, and they have a happy ending.
Explain what text structure the author uses in paragraph 33 of the text.
Compare and contrast. Ella looks athletic and healthy while Frederic looks skinny and sun-deprived.