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Influences to Alfred
Background Information
Difficult Situations-How do these situations relate to the book?
Characters
Hodge Podge
100
at one point he was a source of comfort, he can be a distraction, a reminder of the past, source of strength...
How does James influence Alfred?
100
Harlem, NY.
What is the location the story takes place?
100
Financial support, missing a parent etc.
What is single parent households?
100
The protagonist in the story.
Who is Alfred.
100
When the author gives you a hint there may be trouble coming later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
200
Henry coaches him, provides support, encourages him to do the right thing.
How does Henry influence Alfred?
200
1960's.
What is the time period the novel takes place in?
200
easier to do drugs, join a gang, drop out of high school
What is influence of low income neighborhoods?
200
Plays a mother role, had a dream of being a show girl.
Who is Aunt Pearl?
200
The frequent mention of the stairs to Donatelli's gym and the cave.
What is a symbol?
300
Mr. Epstein employs him, gives him another chance, supports him boxing, looks out for his well-being
How does Mr. Epstein influence Alfred?
300
Robert Lipsyte.
Who is the author of the The Contender?
300
drop out, use drugs, break the law
What is pressures of bullies and peers to do things that are wrong?
300
A drug addict, goes through a physical change throughout the story.
Who is James?
300
Alfred had 3 fights in the story...2 of them he...
What is the number of fights Alfred has won?
400
Donatelli keeps him on the right path, provides encouragement, plays a paternal role etc.
How does Donatelli influence Alfred?
400
physically and economically distressed area.
What was Harlem like at the time of the story?
400
drifting through life
What is needing a role model?
400
Owns a gym, tough.
Who is Donatelli?
400
James has broken entry to this establishment...
What is the Epstein's store?
500
Gives him a home, like a mother, constant support etc.
How does Aunt Pearl influence Alfred?
500
Like they were less than whites.
How were African American's viewed at the time the novel was written?
500
Alfred "losing" his last boxing match, knowing what he wants to do in the future.
What is success comes through hard work?
500
Has different expectations for Alfred and Jeff, wants Alfred to think of finding a job with "opportunity for advancement".
Who is Uncle Wilson?
500
Henry, Dr. Corey, Bud.
Name at least 2 people who help Donatelli train fighters at the gym.