Weekly Blog 10/20/14

The Boy On The Wooden Box 
By: Leon Leyson
Pages 5-57
Question Prompt:
Blog based upon the characterization and how the conflict develops the character's character.


               The characterization in the book The Boy On The Wooden Box is both indirect and direct. The text explains on how the story is direct by stating that, "My parents were honest, hardworking people who never expected anything they did not earn." This qualifies as direct characterization because the author is telling you that his parents were honest and hardworking people.

                 On the other hand, the book The Boy On The Wooden Box explains that it can also be indirect. The story explains on how it is indirect because in the text it stated, " I remember David telling me that when I was a baby, he would rock the cradle if I was crying." This quote from the text proves that the story is indirect because the author is telling you what David did and how through his actions we are able to tell that he is loving.

                 The conflict in the story develops the main character by making him more aware that he has to take action. The conflict in the story is that the Germans are invading Jews' homes and treating them harshly. The main character's father got taken by the Germans. He then realized that he had to take action and could not just sit around waiting for the Germans to be defeated.