Characterization
What two types of characterization do author's use to reveal character traits?
What is direct and indirect?
Cole's memories of the circle justice meetings are examples of what literary device?
What is flashback?
“I’m here to make sure that my son never causes problems again.”
Who is Cole's Dad?
What was the buzzing sound Cole heard when he was about to die?
What is The motor of the boat containing Edwin and Garvey.
banishment
isolation/exclusion
When Cole says, “Get real , old man,” at the beginning of the story, is that direct or indirect characterization?
What is indirect?
Name three symbols in the story
A.toow, ancestor rock, spirit bear, circle, feather
“Anger is a memory never forgotten. You only tame it.”
Who is Edwin?
How does Cole survive after the mauling?
What is eats a mouse, chunks of fish from his own vomit, and more worms, drinks muddy water, uses mud to cool his itchy skin.
writhe
to squirm around on the ground in pain
Instead, he meekly said, "You shouldn't," keeping his face as serious as he could. "I really screwed things up." He'd pause for effect then add, "I wish I could trade places with Peter. I really do."
Is this indirect or direct characterization?
What is indirect?
What are the two main types of conflict?
What is internal and external?
“If you go to jail, I won’t bet a nickel on your future.”
Who is Garvey?
What emotion does Cole feel most toward the baby sparrows when their mother is feeding them?
What is envy?
wry
mocking/sarcastic
"He was built like a bulldog with lazy eyes." is an example of direct or indirect characterization?
What is direct characterization?
In order to forgive others, you have to forgive yourself is one of the _________________ in the novel.
What is themes?
“Beginning today, he would tell the truth. His words would become his only proof.”
Who is Cole Matthews?
Edwin advises Cole about how to live in harmony with the other creatures on the island. How are Edwin’s words proven to be true?
Cole is mauled by the bear after antagonizing it.
defied
went against/disobeyed
"potbellied" "deep-set eyes" "faded blue t-shirt and baggy jeans" are examples of direct or indirect characterization?
What is direct?
When Garvey tells Cole, Justice should heal, not punish…Healing requires taking responsibility for your actions,” This shows Ben Mikaelsen's criticism of our justice system through Edwin and Garvey's eyes. This is known at what literary device?
What is tone?
“I love you. You know that, don’t you?”
Who is Cole's Mom?
Edwin put the spark plugs back in the boat two days before he and Garvey left. What does this indicate?
What is Edwin is starting to trust him?
deliberate
purposeful/unhurried