Okay for Now – Characters
Who is Doug Swieteck?
These objects in the novel symbolize hope, growth, and learning
This young boy is the main character who struggles with loyalty during the Revolutionary War.
Who Is Tim Meeker?
Sam’s decision to join the army creates this central conflict in the novel.
Both Doug and Tim experience this as they grow up amid hardship.
What is personal growth?
He is Doug’s brother, who returns home injured from Vietnam
Who is Lucas?
The act of doing this gives Doug confidence and helps him connect with others.
What is drawing?
Sam, the brother of Tim, fights for this side during the Revolutionary War.
Who are the Patriots?
Tim witnesses this event which shows the harsh realities of war.
Both main characters learn lessons about this important value in life.
What is family or loyalty?
Doug’s mentor in art who encourages him to pursue drawing
Who is Mr Powell?
The novel teaches that people can change and improve through this.
The Meeker family struggles with this because of the war.
What is poverty or financial hardship?
The novel explores the theme of this as people choose sides in war.
What is loyalty?
The setting in both novels influences the characters’ experiences, teaching this about history.
What is the impact of historical context?
Doug’s friend who helps him feel accepted at school and provides emotional support.
Who is Lil Spicer?
Doug learns this important lesson about how to treat others.
Tim’s father fights for this side, often causing conflict in the family.
Who are the Loyalists or the British?
This is a major consequence of the Revolutionary War on families like the Meekers.
What is suffering or loss?
What category of literature is this coming-of-age story?
What is Bildungsroman?
The adult who helps Doug gain confidence in reading and learning.
Who is
This represents the positive changes in Doug’s life and healing from hardship.
This character represents loyalty to family but also the challenges of war.
Who is Sam Meeker?
Who is a dynamic character in Okay for Now?
Who is Doug?
What point of view is Okay for Now written in
What is first person?