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BLOG ONE

Pages 1-83 Describe the character of Christopher.  Explain his likes/dislikes, personality, and relationship with other characters.  Provide two quotations that demonstrate his “voice.” Explain what these quotes reveal about his personality.    Is he an “unreliable” or “reliable” narrator?

BLOG TWO

Pages 84-164 Christopher’s evolving relationship with his father is one of the central dramas of  the novel. Pick three scenes—one from the beginning, one from the middle,one from the end (up to page 164) —in which Christopher interacts with his father, and discuss what each scene reveals about their relationship.  How does the scene develop each character? How does it work to move the plot forward?