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Character Perspectives, Theme, and Events
PART 1: For this section, list two character traits for each character. Then, write the different perspectives of the characters that were displayed in the beginning,
middle, and end of story.
Tom Canty
Prince Edward
Trait 1: Demanding, fearless, determined
Trait 2: Gracious, spoiled, loyal, curious
Perspectives
Beginning: Saw Tom as having a free, care
Trait 1: respectful, kind, nervous, timid
Trait 2: helpful, loyal, honest, friendly
Perspectives
Beginning: Always dreamed of being prince
because he believed that a prince’s life is
filled with riches and happiness, which is a
better life for him.
Middle: As a prince, he never had time alone
because the guards and servants had to do
everything for him, like clothe and feed him.
He had a lot of responsibilities: banquet,
coronation, and saved people from
punishment from the law.
Miles
Trait 1: polite, easy-going, respectful, trusted
Trait 2: loyal, friendly, brave, gentleman, wise
Perspectives
Beginning: After being in the war, being prisoned,
and unwanted by his father, he continues living a
humble life instead of regaining his riches and
approval from his family.
Middle: He finds the prince, begins taking care of
him, and realizes that the streets are not safe and
there is a lot of injustice, which helps him want to
go back home.
End: After being framed by his own brother and
being thrown in jail, he realizes Edward was
really the prince and was glad he was able to help
him.
free life, which is why he wanted to switch
places with him.
Middle: Experienced trouble in the streets.
He wasn’t treated the way he was used to
being treated with respect. Was treated
poorly as a pauper because of his clothes.
End: He figured out that life as a pauper
wasn’t as he expected because he was
End: Gained confidence and understood
treated unfairly because he was “poor.” As
life as a prince is a huge responsibility and
king, he decided to change society, make
has its own difficulties.
things fair, and treat all people as equals.
PART 2: For this section, figure out a list of topics for The Prince and the Pauper. Pick the best topic and create 2 theme statements that best fits with the story.
The author believes that:
Topics:
Reality, Appearance,
Identity, Family, Justice,
Society, respect, reputation,
wealth
Respect should not be based on wealth, clothes, and status in a society.
The author believes that:
Appearance does not reveal the true realities of a person’s life.
Families may not always be perfect, but a loving family is more important than riches.
PART 3: For this section, complete the events of the plot line.
Climax:
Tom is about to become king and Edward
will not stand for it. Edward interrupts the
coronation and claims he is king and Tom
agrees, but no one believes them.
6. Edward meets Miles and goes to jail.
5. King Dies and makes Tom Monarch.
Herford asks a question only the Prince would know.
Edward is the true king and boys switch back.
4. Prince runs from John Canty.
Miles is surprised that Edward is the true king.
3. John Canty threatens prince
Resolution:
2. Prince is thrown out of palace.
Conflicts:
Person vs. Person:
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1. Boys exchange clothes.
Exposition (characters/setting):
Year: 1547
Setting: Westminster Abbey, Wales,
England
Characters: Tom, Edward, Miles,
King, Hertford, John Canty
Prince and John Canty: John wants to force Prince to
steal and later kidnaps him.
 Miles and Sir Hugh: Hugh frames Miles and gets him
thrown in jail.
 Prince and woman with pig: prince is accused of
stealing a pig and was almost hanged.
 Tom and John canty: John beats Tom if he doesn’t
steal food for the day.
Person vs. Self:
 Prince vs. Slelf: He has to deal with living as a pauper.
 Tom vs. Self: he has to deal with responsibilities as
king.
Person vs. Society:
 Prince/pauper vs. villagers: paupers will be treated
poorly by everyone because they are poor.
Edward wants to change the way
of the kingdom because he realizes
it is unjust.
Tom becomes King’s Ward.
Miles gets his house and life back.