Question

title \the good samaritan\ author rené saldaña, jr.
point of view (circle one): 1st person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient (1st person circled)
climax: blank
rising action (lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 1 labeled (initial incident))
falling action: blank
resolution: blank

1. exposition- name characters

protagonist rey
antagonist mr. sanchez
exposition- describe setting: blank

1. central conflict (circle one): internal, external (external circled)

describe: the conflict is that mr. sanchez is taking advantage of some kids, including rey
theme (must be expressed as a complete thought): blank

Explanation:

To answer questions about this literary analysis worksheet for "The Good Samaritan" by René Saldaña, Jr., we analyze each section:

1. Point of View

The circled option is "1st person", meaning the story is told from a character’s personal perspective (using "I/we").

2. Exposition - Characters

• Protagonist: Rey (the main character the story focuses on).
• Antagonist: Mr. Sanchez (the character creating conflict, taking advantage of kids like Rey).

3. Exposition - Setting

The setting isn’t filled, but for a story like this, it might involve a school, neighborhood, or community where Rey and Mr. Sanchez interact (e.g., a school environment where Mr. Sanchez exerts influence).

4. Central Conflict

Circled "External" (conflict between Rey and Mr. Sanchez, or Rey vs. Mr. Sanchez’s actions). The description: "The conflict is that Mr. Sanchez is taking advantage of some kids, including Rey" explains the external struggle (character vs. character/society).

5. Plot Structure (Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)

• Initial Incident: The event that starts the conflict (e.g., Rey first realizes Mr. Sanchez is taking advantage, or a specific interaction that sparks tension).
• Rising Action (Steps 1–7): Build - up of tension (e.g., Rey sees more instances of Mr. Sanchez’s exploitation, tries to confront or avoid him, gathers courage).
• Climax: The most intense moment (e.g., Rey stands up to Mr. Sanchez, or a key event that changes the conflict).
• Falling Action: After the climax, events leading to resolution (e.g., consequences of the climax, Mr. Sanchez’s actions are exposed).
• Resolution: How the conflict ends (e.g., Mr. Sanchez is held accountable, Rey finds justice, or learns a lesson about standing up).

6. Theme

A theme (complete thought) could be: "Standing up against injustice, even when it’s difficult, empowers individuals and protects others" (relating to Rey’s conflict with Mr. Sanchez’s exploitation).

If you have a specific question (e.g., filling a section, interpreting a part), clarify, and we can refine the response!

Answer:

To answer questions about this literary analysis worksheet for "The Good Samaritan" by René Saldaña, Jr., we analyze each section:

1. Point of View

The circled option is "1st person", meaning the story is told from a character’s personal perspective (using "I/we").

2. Exposition - Characters

• Protagonist: Rey (the main character the story focuses on).
• Antagonist: Mr. Sanchez (the character creating conflict, taking advantage of kids like Rey).

3. Exposition - Setting

The setting isn’t filled, but for a story like this, it might involve a school, neighborhood, or community where Rey and Mr. Sanchez interact (e.g., a school environment where Mr. Sanchez exerts influence).

4. Central Conflict

Circled "External" (conflict between Rey and Mr. Sanchez, or Rey vs. Mr. Sanchez’s actions). The description: "The conflict is that Mr. Sanchez is taking advantage of some kids, including Rey" explains the external struggle (character vs. character/society).

5. Plot Structure (Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)

• Initial Incident: The event that starts the conflict (e.g., Rey first realizes Mr. Sanchez is taking advantage, or a specific interaction that sparks tension).
• Rising Action (Steps 1–7): Build - up of tension (e.g., Rey sees more instances of Mr. Sanchez’s exploitation, tries to confront or avoid him, gathers courage).
• Climax: The most intense moment (e.g., Rey stands up to Mr. Sanchez, or a key event that changes the conflict).
• Falling Action: After the climax, events leading to resolution (e.g., consequences of the climax, Mr. Sanchez’s actions are exposed).
• Resolution: How the conflict ends (e.g., Mr. Sanchez is held accountable, Rey finds justice, or learns a lesson about standing up).

6. Theme

A theme (complete thought) could be: "Standing up against injustice, even when it’s difficult, empowers individuals and protects others" (relating to Rey’s conflict with Mr. Sanchez’s exploitation).

If you have a specific question (e.g., filling a section, interpreting a part), clarify, and we can refine the response!