Literature Analysis #2

     Many things drew me to this book. When I was walking around the book section is Costco, I saw this book. The cover picture looked interesting to me, and I ended up reading the book. The whole time I forgot that I was supposed to help my mom with groceries. Afterwards, I told a friend who reads books constantly. She said that she read the book, and the book actually scared her. This drew me even closer to the book.
     I kept reading this book because it felt relatable. I understood what the main character was feeling.  This immersed me even more into the book. I also enjoyed the pictures the author put in the book. It felt like I was actually seeing the world through the main character's eyes.
     My reading habits include reading whenever I can and reading for hours. When I read a book, I don't want to put it down. I forget about everything else that's happening, I just read. Sometimes reading gets in the way of doing homework and sleep.
   

     The plot begins with a teenage boy named Dan Crawford arriving at New Hampshire College prep.
     The theme of the story would be that sometimes being curious is a bad thing.
     The author, Madeline Roux, tries to keep the tone suspenseful and mysterious.



1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read, and explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)

1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.