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What is Sarah's initial stance in the excerpt provided?
A staunch environmentalist opposing the factory.
How does Sarah respond to the court's decision?
She extends her hand to Mr. Thompson and expresses respect.
What does Sarah's response reveal about her character?
Integrity, pragmatism, and a willingness to compromise.
What kind of character is Meursault in 'The Stranger'?
Emotionally detached, experiences existential questioning.
How does Meursault change throughout 'The Stranger'?
He begins emotionally detached, but his existential questioning alters our perception of him.
What does expressing relief or joy after a resolution show about a character?
It shows that the character values peace and happiness.
What does expressing regret or remorse after a resolution show about a character?
It indicates responsibility and accountability.
What does expressing anger or frustration after a resolution show about a character?
It reveals a value for fairness and justice.
What does expressing confusion or uncertainty after a resolution show about a character?
It shows a character's introspective nature.
What does expressing satisfaction/accomplishment after a resolution show about a character?
It indicates a character values success and achievement.
How does Sarah's response highlight the theme of compromise?
She respects the decision despite disagreeing, showing a willingness to work together.
How does Sarah's response highlight the theme of civility?
She responds respectfully instead of confronting, promoting peaceful discourse.
How does Sarah's response highlight the theme of environmental consciousness?
She seeks to mitigate the environmental impact, showing concern for the environment.
How does a character's development from selfish to kind impact the reader?
Changes reader's interpretation from negative to positive.
How does a character's development from weak to strong impact the understanding of the conflict?
Shifts understanding of the conflict and resolution.
What is the impact of a character showing gratitude?
Highlights cooperation and teamwork.
What is the impact of a character seeking revenge?
Values revenge or justice (in their own way).
What is the impact of a character apologizing?
Values responsibility and accountability.
What is the impact of a character offering help?
Values gratitude and generosity.
How can a character's lack of change impact the story?
A static character can seem one-dimensional and unrelatable, making the story feel uneventful.
What is character development?
The process of a character changing throughout a story.
Define static character.
A character that does not undergo significant change.
What is a primary character?
The main focus of the story, driving the plot.
Define minor character.
A supporting character that moves the plot or interacts with main characters.
What is the purpose of a character's response to resolution?
To reveal their inner self and values.
What is the impact of a character showing remorse?
Indicates responsibility and accountability.
What is the impact of a character showing indifference?
Values detachment or apathy.
Define 'foil' character.
A character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
What is the significance of a character's actions?
Actions can reveal a character's true values and motivations, often more powerfully than their words.
What is the role of dialogue in character development?
Dialogue reveals character traits, relationships, and inner conflicts through what characters say and how they say it.