SETTING
1. Time
: end of Primary school and going to secondary school
2. Place
: the place is not mentioned although three places are referred to in the
story;
Peter Hill Primary, Highfields and Chesterlea Grange
Chesterlea Grange is a special school for the disabled |
CHARACTERS
A. Main characters
Mum, Tristan and James |
1. Tristan : confident, caring, has initiative, open, sociable, polite, appreciative, positive outlook and adaptable.
2. James : shy, lack of self-confidence, negative outlook, sense of responsibility, caring, adaptable.
2. James : shy, lack of self-confidence, negative outlook, sense of responsibility, caring, adaptable.
3. Mum : strong, determined, positive outlook, optimistic, loving, caring, observant, understanding.
Kiara Jones |
B. Minor
Characters
1. The
teachers – Mr. Sewell, Mrs. Roberts
2. Schoolmates
– Jessica Parker and Kiara Jone.
PLOT
1. Exposition
The
main characters, James, Tristan and Mum are introduced. We also learn more
about the twins and the upcoming school play.
2. Rising
action
Both
Tristan and James have mixed feelings about going to their new schools. They
are worried about being separated and whether they can adapt to their new
schools.
3. Climax
The
climax is the day after the school play. Tristan and James react differently to
the school play. They both realize how much they depend on each other and how
difficult it would be to adapt to their new schools. Tristan is not sure
whether to follow James to Highfields or go to Chesterlea Grange.
4. Falling
action
First,
Tristan tells his mother that he does not want to go to Chesterlea Grange.
Then, James talks to him and Tristan changes his mind.
5. Resolution
This
is the ending where the twins realize that they have made the right decision. They are both very happy in
their new schools.
Learning to make a decision and making the right decision bring happiness to Tristan. |
THEMES
1. Relationship
between brothers.
2. The
pain of separation.
3. Fear
of changes.
4. Mother’s
love.
5. Adapting
to new environments.
6. Importance of being self-confident.
7. Telling the truth about one's feelings.
6. Importance of being self-confident.
7. Telling the truth about one's feelings.
Tristan love the new environments and adapt himself well at Chesterlea Grange |
MORAL VALUES
James is always at Tristan's side |
1. Cooperation
among family members
Tristan always talks to his Mum and his Mum always listens to her sons. |
2. Understanding,
patient and caring parents can build a child’s confidence and self-esteem.
POINT OF VIEW
The story is told in
the first person of view. It is in the form of a diary or journal. The
three main characters give their personal points of
view on the events and incidents
that occur in the
story.
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