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Dragons in a Bag
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How does the author’s use of first-person narration shape the protagonist’s characterization? How does telling the story from Jaxon’s perspective affect other characters’ development and build suspense?
How does Elliott use dragons to support the story’s genre, structure, and overall meaning? Citing specific examples from the novel, trace how dragons function as a motif of The Importance of Family and Community.
Elliott’s novel takes place in contemporary Brooklyn. How does this setting contribute to the story’s genre, mood, and theme of The Magic and Wonder in Everyday Life?
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