1. Heroes
Warm-up: May 17
On your character sheet at the top of the page, write your definition of a hero in one sentence.

2. Protagonists & Antagonists
Protagonist- central character, usually initiates main action of story and overcomes a flaw (weakness, ignorance, etc.) to achieve a new understanding by the end
Hero- acts with great honor/courage. Dignified, brave, idealistic, purposeful.
Anti-hero- protagonist who lacks honor/courage. May be cowardly, self-interested, or weak.
Antagonist- opposes protagonist (foil), barring or complicating his/her success

3. Characterization Characters (Why are there no names?) Woman – Man –
Boy –
Girl -

4. Protagonists & Antagonists in When the Emperor Was Divine
Who/what is the antagonist so far in the story?
Of the three main characters we’ve met so far, do you see a protagonist?
Must all novels have an individual character who serves as the protagonist?
What are Otsuka’s goals in the creation of this story by making it hard to determine the protagonist?

5. WarM-up
With a partner, choose one character from WEWD who seems heroic.
List characteristics that make that character heroic
Provide three pieces of textual evidence for support
Write out quotation and page #
Explain why each quotation supports your choice