My Father Sun Sun Johnson - Chapter 9 - Character Arc

My Father Sun Sun Johnson - Chapter 9 - Character Arc

Written and prepared by Ms. B. Johnson, L. W. Young Junior High

Let's take a look at the plot thus far.

The plot is all of the events that tell the important parts of story.

Multiple Choice

A character who changes as the story develops is considered a

• static character

• flat character

• dynamic character

• round character

Fill in the Blank

A ____________ is a struggle that the character must overcome.

(hint: It's a word that has 8 letters)

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a form of external conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Supernatural

Open Ended

Write ONE change you have seen in Merton Johnson since the start of the novel.

Your answer should be phrased:

"At the start of the novel Merton __________________________ but now he ______________________________."

Multiple Choice

Was Merton's kind and easy going nature the reason for his down fall?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What do you think Merton should change about himself?

Open Ended

Why do you think Jake antagonizes Merton?

Open Ended

What do you think Merton will do to Jake?

Multiple Choice

Symbolism is when

• One thing is being compared to another

• Something is given important meaning to a character or characters

• An inanimate object is given human characteristics

Multiple Choice

What is the building of the annex or addition of the store to the house a SYMBOL of?

It is a symbol of:

• Merton expressing his love for Mrs. Hilcher.

• Merton showing his hatred for Jake Hibberston.

• Merton establishing himself as a Big Man in the community.

Multiple Choice

Which figure of speech is 'break me' as used in Merton's quote?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• idiom

• simile

Multiple Select

Which two things are Merton's motivation to change?

• Jake's intention to humiliate Merton.

• Jake's marriage to Debbie.

• Jake's money, power and prestige.

• Jake's new baby.

Multiple Choice

Would you consider Jake predatory lender? I.E. A person who lends people money at a high interest rate in order to take what they have or control them?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Choose the EVIDENCE FROM THIS CHAPTER that shows that Jake took advantage of people and their finances.

• He gave them credit.

• He gave them credit and repossessed their homes.

• He gave them credit and kept his prices high.

Open Ended

Why do you think some of the people laughed?

Multiple Select

In which two ways did Merton bein to break Jake?

• He got his family back.

• The family Jake married into defended Merton instead of Jake.

• Jake was forced to lower his prices when people realized he was overcharging them.

• Merton had a shop.

Multiple Select

Which tools did Merton use against Jake?

(choose all that apply)

• Public opinion

• Family ties

• Money

• The police

Multiple Select

Which tricks did Merton use on the people?

• He sold his items at cost and called it a sale.

• He added a few cents to some items and called it a sale.

• He discounted his items to give the people a sale.

Study the next slide CAREFULLY

It outlines Merton Johnson's redemption arc.

Open Ended

How has Merton redeemed (improved) himself thus far?