Language Arts7th Grade

HolesBy

Louis Saschar

Summary

• Holes• Stanley Yelnats just doesn’t have any luck.

It all started with his great-great-great-pig-stealing-no-good-dirty-rotten-grandfarther.

• Stanley’s journey starts amist the barren desert of Texas at Camp Green Lake. It doesn’t take Stanley long to realize it’s not a Girl Scout Camp.

• Stanley’s journey leads him to self-identity, strength and friendship.

Characterization

Early Traits1. Lacks confidence

2. Lacks inner-strength3. Physically fat

Transition Traits1. Starts to gain confidence

2. Starts to stand-up for himself3. Starts to lose weight

Final Traits1. Self-confident

2. Stands up for himself3. Weight loss gains inner-srength

Stanley'sCharacter Traits

PLOT

• Rising Action– Prejudice – Dishonesty– Self-worth

• Climax - Friendship - Strength - Resolve

RESOLUTION

• Self-identity• Friendship• Confrontation & fulfillment