Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Role of a Minor Character

First, please remember this is supposed to be a well written work. There are several posts I've read without proper capitalization and punctuation. This is important to demonstrate your understanding of the conventions of writing. Also, posts without proper capitalization and punctuation do not appear as knowledgeable as one that demonstrates these writing principles.

We have discussed several minor characters throughout the past two weeks. These characters subtly effect other characters or often describe details from a different perspective. To Kill a Mockingbird has several minor characters who influence the young children Scout, Dill and Jem.

Minor Characters to choose from:
Miss Maudie
Dolphus Raymond
Mrs. Henry Lafayette Dubose
Calpurnia

Answer the following questions within your post:
Describe the minor character. What do they look like? Who are they related to?
What is their role in Maycomb County.
How did this character effect the plot?
What is the relationship between the character and children like?
Why do you think Harper Lee included him/her in her story?

Choose a part of the story where the character demonstrates one of your above descriptions. Explain this event. You should include a correctly documented quote to include in your post. If you can find a picture of this character, it would be nice to include.

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