1. Stalkers Nicholas Spark’s The Guardian By: Alexis Raymond

2. Nicholas Sparks Born in Omaha Nebraska on New Year’s Eve. Broke a number of school and track meet records and received a full track scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. After a college injury he was instructed to rest for three months and got so bored his mom told him to write a book. His Novels Include: –The Last Song –Dear John –A Walk To Remember –The Notebook

3. Protagonist Julie Husband passes away. Leaves her a puppy and a promise he would always be watching over her. It is hard but she begins dating. Dates Richard until he becomes a stalker. Falls in love with Mike.

4. Antagonist Richard Handsome man who is the first to date Julie. Menacing reaction to the break up. Becomes a threat and a stalker towards Julie.

5. Favorite Character Singer Great Dane that is delivered from Jim as a gift to Julie. He is suspicious of Richard and protective of Julie. Asserts his role as “The Guardian”.

6. Least Favorite Character Richard He is a discomforting character. Although his conflict causes interest and intensity, he is dangerous. His actions are unbelievable at times.

7. Exposition Julie’s husband Jim passes away. This leaves her very alone and depressed. On Christmas Day she receives a gift at the door with a puppy and note. This note expresses how he wants for her to be happy and move on. Singer is established as her “Guardian”.

8. Rising Action Several years later Julie begins dating. Her husband’s best friend Mike stays close to her and watches over her along with Singer. She meets Richard, he is a smooth handsome man. Diamond locket with her name engraved. Obsessed and jealous of Mike. Julie ends things with Richard and begins to date Mike.

9. Climax Julie, Mike, Singer and a police officer hide out at a beach house. Singer gets let outside and does not return when Julie calls for him. Richard poisons the dog and attacks Julie. Singer endures to Julie’s rescue and wrestles Richard. Police officer shoots Richard and Singer dies shortly after.

10. Falling Action Singer receives an autopsy. Mike and Julie begin dating again.

11. Resolution Mike and Julie get married and live happily ever after.

12. Setting Time Period: Present Time Place: Swansboro, North Carolina –This is important because it opens our eyes to the reality that people are currently being stalked. We need to be aware that it happens to anyone and anywhere.

13. Themes Stalking –Richard is completely obsessed with Julie. Love –Mike and Julie stick together and their love for one another holds strong. Loyalty –Singer is always by Julie’s side.

14. Rating I would rate this book an eight. I enjoyed this book so much. You gain a connection with the characters, which makes the conclusion touching to read. It keeps you attached because of the excitement and suspense.

15. STALKERS Definition of stalker: *To proceed in a steady, deliberate or sinister manner. *To pursue by tracking stealthily.

16. Music Goldfinger “Stalker” Lyrics She calls me on the phone Hoping that I'm home And that I'm all alone But when I say hello, I only hear dial tone She thinks that I'm her own Outside my window she crept, Watching my every step Sometimes she says she's my mom, Looks like she doesn't belong She's my own peeping tom Flowers every day The cops they tell her to stay 500 feet away. She's sleeping on my doorstep She hasn't hurt me yet [Bridge] This morning she wasn't there I hope that she still cares I almost gave up hope But today i awoke To a private note She says she's going to jail For going through my mail But she'll stay on my trail (Chorus) Oh oh oh She's following me Oh oh oh She's out of her tree Oh oh oh She's off of her rocker I want to marry my stalker Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh WOO!

17. Poem “Stalkers” By: Michelle Price Whether it began as a friendship, A chance meeting or a mere interest in getting to know someone. You never know where it will lead. One thing leads to another. From innocent messages and phone calls, To volunteering themselves to help with things. Buying gifts in hopes of more and sending letters. Then suddenly this person shows up almost everywhere you go.

18. In The News… Vegas Stalking Victim Tells Her Story - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las VegasVegas Stalking Victim Tells Her Story - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas –Woman stalked for near a decade. –Broke into her accounts and her home. http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A ID=/20090913/NATIONAL/709129844/1040http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A ID=/20090913/NATIONAL/709129844/1040 –Woman stabbed to death by a former love. Click Here! –Man sexually abuses a 14 year old girl after stalking her through love letters and e-mails.

19. Articles… Click Here! –Posted videos after filming a celebrity through her hotel door. –Admitted that he had been for 18 months. –Celebrity resulted with fear and anxiety. Click Here! Are You Being Stalked? –Signs that are good indicators of stalking behaviors. Determine the intensity.

20. Stalkers Who? –Usually loners with a relationship gone bad. What? –Unwanted attention by individuals. When? –Anytime. Where? –Anywhere dealing with the victim. Why? –They become desperate and want to re-establish previous relationships with the victim. How? –Obsessive personality with every thought centering around the victim.

21. Stalkers Believe the victim really does love them. No discomfort or anxiety, see their actions as a means to gain a person’s love. Stalkers become frustrated which leads to violence and death. They display psychological or personality disorders. –Erotomania, paranoia, schizophrenia, and delusional thinking.

22. Effects Psychological trauma and physical harm. Emotional consequences. –Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, shame and vulnerability. Disruptions in their daily life and blaming of themselves. Unexpected effects that are physically and mentally stressing.

23. Video YouTube - How To Deal With Stalkers 75%...Know their stalkers… 33%...Followed or spied on… 21%...Attacked… FOUR STEPS –Reach Out For Help –Vary Your Routine –Create Stalking Log –Go To The Police

24. Works Cited "ESPN Reporter's Stalker Gets 2 1/2 Years in Prison - Yahoo! News." The Top News Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News. Web. 08 Mar. 2010.. "How to Know If You Are a Victim of Stalking." Stalking Behavior. Web. 08 Mar. 2010.. "Murder Victims Lawyer Reported Stalker - The National Newspaper." Home Page - The National Newspaper. Web. 08 Mar. 2010.. "Stalker ? News Stories About Stalker - Page 1 | Newser." Newser | Headline News Summaries, World News, Breaking News, and Local News. Web. 08 Mar. 2010.. "Vegas Stalking Victim Tells Her Story - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas." Las Vegas News, Nevada News and Local Weather from KVVU Fox 5 News. Web. 08 Mar. 2010.. "What to Do/What Not to Do." Stalking Behavior. Web. 16 Mar. 2010.. "YouTube - How To Deal With Stalkers." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 08 Mar. 2010..