Enemy Pie - Plot Points
Who is the narrator’s only enemy?
Jeremy Ross
How does the narrator feel about Jeremy at first?
Angry and unfriendly; he wants to get rid of him.
Who refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery?
Rosa Parks
What event started the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks’ arrest.
Who changes more: the narrator in Enemy Pie or Rosa Parks?
The narrator changes personally, while Rosa Parks stayed firm but changed history.
What does Dad say is the fastest way to get rid of enemies?
Enemy Pie
What surprises the narrator during the day with Jeremy?
He actually has fun with Jeremy.
Who helped organize the bus boycott?
Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Abernathy.
How did city officials respond to the boycott?
They arrested leaders and bombed homes/churches.
What event shifts the narrator’s view of Jeremy? How is that similar to Parks’ decision?
The narrator spends time with Jeremy; Parks refuses to move — both change outcomes.
What must the narrator do before Enemy Pie works?
Spend a whole day with his enemy and be nice.
How does the narrator’s attitude change by the end?
He no longer sees Jeremy as an enemy but as a friend.
How did Rosa Parks’ decision affect MLK Jr.’s role?
It launched him into national leadership of the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the outcome of the boycott?
The Supreme Court ruled segregated buses unconstitutional.
Compare the narrator’s conflict in Enemy Pie with Rosa Parks’ conflict.
Both deal with fairness and standing up to challenges (personal vs. social).
Which event shows the turning point in the story?
The narrator begins having fun with Jeremy.
Which actions show Jeremy isn’t such a bad enemy?
He shares lunch, plays on the trampoline, teaches boomerang.
Which group formed to organize the boycott?
Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA).
How did the boycott spread beyond Montgomery?
Inspired protests across the South.
How does an individual’s action (Jeremy’s kindness vs. Parks’ refusal) influence larger events?
Jeremy’s actions shift one friendship; Parks’ actions inspire a movement.
What is the resolution of the story?
Jeremy is no longer the narrator’s enemy — they become friends.
What lesson about friendship does the narrator learn?
Spending time with someone can change your perspective.
How did ordinary citizens play a role in change?
They walked, biked, and carpooled instead of riding buses, showing unity.
How did the boycott change the Civil Rights Movement overall?
It proved nonviolent protest could create lasting change.
What is the complete order of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution