Characters
This character is the protagonist of the story
Laurie
This point of the story where Laurie's mother finds out that there is no Charles, serves as this point in the story plot (what part of the story mountain).
the climax
List one of many themes in the story Charles
People are not always who you think they are.
Lying is never the answer and doesn’t turn out the way you want
Parents always want to think the best of their child
What does the word “era” mean in this sentence? Use the clues in the story.
“I watched him go off the first morning with the older girl next door, seeing clearly that an era of my life was ended.”
long period of time
This is where Laurie was headed as the story opens
Kindergarten
This character is the antagonist of the story
Charles
Laurie going to kindergarten, reporting stories about Charles, and speaking poorly to his dad all serve as this device in the story.
Rising Action
These places serve as the setting for the story of Charles
Laurie's House and school
This is how Laurie's mom felt as she watched him head off to school
Sad that her baby was growing up
How does Laurie feel about starting Kindergarten for the first time?
confident and secure
"Laurie being disrespectful to his dad serves as this kind of conflict.
character vs. character
This is the author of Charles
Who is Shirley Jackson
What does the word “deprived” mean in this sentence? Use the clues in the story.
“Friday Charles was deprived of black-board privileges because he threw chalk.”
without (take away)
This is the reason Laurie's mom wanted to attend the PTA meeting
To meet "Charles's" mother
Because Laurie does not truly change who he is on the inside, he is this kind of character
Static
Laurie and the struggle to be good or to be "Charles" is this kind of conflict.
Character vs. self
The story “Charles” is written in the __?__ person point of view.
First Person Point of View
This is why Laurie's mother wanted to meet Charles' mother
She felt that Charles was a bad influence on Laurie
Laurie would often make jokes about and speak disrespectfully to this character
his father
Through which aspect of characterization does the reader learn the most about Laurie?
his actions
Why are Laurie’s parents so concerned about Charles?
They are afraid that Charles will be a bad influence on their son
Identify at least two bad things that "Charles" did in school.
Hitting both the teacher and her friends, asking a girl to say bad words, and more