Task 1.
a. The setting of the second part of the story is important because she is home alone. Arnold Friend knew exactly where she lived. All of her family are at her aunts barbecue.
b. Connie's character is frustrating because she puts herself into bad situations. She cares so much about her looks and is proud when any guy notices her. She asks for trouble when she separates from her friend and goes off with a random guy. I think that she resembles the ignorance of teenage girls, who think they know everything and get themselves into trouble.
c. The author is addressing the issues of rebellious teenagers. The author shows how easy it is to get into a bad situation where a creep guy can threaten you and take advantage of a girl. The main issue in the story is how just because you think that are all grown up and can do whatever you want doesn't mean that you wont get into trouble.
d. The story appeals to people because readers can connect to the rebellious stage of being a teen
e. I think that at the end Connie gets taken away and the guy abuses her.
f. Arnold Friend represents rapists and stalkers in the world today. He is important to the story because he is the main bad guy. Without him there wouldn't be the major conflict.
Task 2
1. The characters have a vivid personality
2. genre: teen fiction
3. problems that are relatible to me
4. take place at home or school
5. not longer then 5 pages
6. it is a fast read.. the plot is enticing
7. Good background on characters
8. Self conflicts better then conflicts with another
9. Family issues
10. i hate open ending
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3 comments:
I agree with a. Connie makes me angry because she asks for trouble. I agree that she represents a troubled teen that thinks they know everything but they dont.
I disagree with c. I think the main issue is talking to stangers, and practically getting raped.
I agree with you and steff. Connie does ask for everything that is happening to her and it pisses me off!!!!! she's asking for it when she dresses and acts that way!!!
I completely agree, Connie deserves everything that happens to her. she tries to get attention, and when she gets it, i'm sure she surely regrets that she wanted it in the first place.
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