Conflicts
This internal conflict drives Ghost to start running.
the trauma of his father trying to shoot him and his mother
He is the coach of the Defenders track team and a former Olympic medalist.
Coach Brody
Where did Ghost steal the track shoes from.
(What is the store called)?
Everything Sports
This teammate becomes Ghost’s main rival and challenges him on and off the track.
Lu
What is one of Ghost main motivation?
To get away from his past trauma and find a place where he actually fit in
Ghost faces this external conflict when he steals running shoes.
the fear of being judged for being poor and wanting to fit in
Who is the main character?
Ghost(Castle Cranshaw)
Where does Ghost live?
Washington, D.C
Coach reveals he has a troubled past with this family member, helping Ghost relate to him.
Coach's father
What would happen if Ghost had got in trouble?
He would get kicked off the team.
This type of conflict happens when Ghost disrespects Coach and risks being kicked off the team.
character vs. authority
This character is Ghost’s hardworking single mother.
Ghost’s mom (Mrs. Cranshaw)
Coach takes Ghost and his teammates to this fast food place to eat.
world's best fried rice restaurant
This friend helps Ghost see the importance of second chances after his mistake at the shoe store.
Coach (again—he shows understanding instead of punishment)
Why does Ghost want to be fast?
Because he wants to be like Usain Bolt.
Ghost has this internal struggle about whether to come clean about stealing the shoes.
guilt vs. fear
She is a fast and competitive runner who becomes Ghost’s teammate.
Patina
This place becomes a symbol of Ghost confronting his past and trying to move forward.
the track
Ghost lives with this family member.
His mother
This is why Ghost starts running in the first place.
to escape from his troubled past and release his emotions
This ongoing conflict represents Ghost’s struggle to outrun his past.
character vs. self
He is the antagonist in Ghost’s backstory who caused trauma in his life.
Ghost’s father
Ghost often goes here to watch people run track before joining the team himself.
the park near the high school track
This character is Ghost’s track coach and mentor.
Coach Brody (Coach)
Ghost steals a pair of running shoes for this reason.
he feels embarrassed about his old, worn-out shoes and wants to fit in with the other runners