The Red Queen Summer Reading Assignment
Glossary of Terms
Characterization: Characterization refers to the methods a writer uses to develop characters.
An author may describe the physical appearance of a character
A character’s personality may be revealed through his or her own speech, thoughts,
feelings or actions
The speech, thoughts, feelings or actions of other characters can be used to develop a
character
Character Trait: Character traits are descriptive adjectives used to describe someone's
personality.
They are words used to describe how characters act during certain situations or what
kind of people they are. Character traits are sometimes described as good or bad, and
everyone has them.
Conflict: A conflict is a struggle or problem between two opposing characters or forces.
An internal conflict takes place entirely within a character’s own mind.
In an external conflict, the problem occurs between the character and an outside force
which may be another character, nature or society as a whole.
Theme: The big idea about life the author presents.
This concept emerges throughout the course of the novel as a whole.
Themes can be directly states in the novel or inferred.
Direct Quotes/Textual Support: Direct quotes are words or passages taken straight from the
text.
Using direct quotes helps strengthen your answer to questions about the text
Direct quote does not just mean dialogue or other parts of the text that already appear
in quotations marks.
Any words or phrases that you copy from the text as part of your answer should be
surrounded by quotation marks followed by the page number. Writing out the word
page is not necessary.
EXAMPLE: “From now until the end of our days, you must lie. Your life depends on it
little lightening girl” (95).
Character Analysis: These graphic organizers will help you gather information on two of the main characters in the
novel. Please be sure to use specific examples from The Red Queen, including direct quotes and page numbers.
Name of First Character:
Copy a direct quote from The Red Queen that shows the character’s most dominant personality trait in action.
Include the page number.
The dominant personality trait described above is: _______________________________ (should be an adjective).
Explain in 3-4 sentences how this reveals an important personality trait and why it is significant.
Copy a direct quote that shows a key interaction between the character and another significant character. Include
that page number.
Explain what this interaction reveals about their relationship. Include specific ideas and examples from the text in 3-4
sentences.
Explain in 5-7 sentences how the character grows or changes and what he or she learns during the course of the
novel. Include specific ideas from the story.
Name of Second Character:
Copy a direct quote from The Red Queen that shows the character’s most dominant personality trait in action.
Include the page number.
The dominant personality trait described above is: _______________________________ (should be an adjective).
Explain in 3-4 sentences how this reveals an important personality trait and why it is significant.
Copy a direct quote that shows a key interaction between the character and another significant character. Include
that page number.
Explain what this interaction reveals about their relationship. Include specific ideas and examples from the text in 3-4
sentences.
Explain in 5-7 sentences how the character grows or changes and what he or she learns during the course of the
novel. Include specific ideas from the story.
Conflict Analysis: This assignment will help guide you as you uncover the main conflicts and their resolutions. Please
be sure to use specific examples from The Red Queen, including direct quotes and page numbers.
External Conflict
Find a direct quote that shows The Red Queen’s central external conflict and include the page number.
Type of conflict : Person vs ___________________________________________
Summarize two DIFFERENT examples of the conflict from the middle of the story and clearly identify the opposing
forces in each example. Each should be 3-4 sentences long.
Describe in 3-5 sentences how the conflict is resolved or why the conflict cannot be resolved by the end of the novel.
Discuss in 3-5 sentences whether you found this novel’s resolution satisfying, enjoyable, a disappointment, etc. and
WHY.
Conflict Analysis: This assignment will help guide you as you uncover the main conflicts and their resolutions. Please
be sure to use specific examples from The Red Queen, including direct quotes and page numbers.
Internal Conflict
Find a direct quote that shows one of The Red Queen’s internal conflicts and include the page number.
Type of conflict : Person vs Self
Summarize two DIFFERENT examples of the conflict from the middle of the story and clearly identify the opposing
forces in each example. Each should be 3-4 sentences long.
Describe in 3-5 sentences how the conflict is resolved or why the conflict cannot be resolved by the end of the novel.
Discuss in 3-5 sentences whether you found this novel’s resolution satisfying, enjoyable, a disappointment, etc. and
WHY.
Theme Analysis: This assignment is designed to help you think about the themes in The Red Queen. Please be sure to
use specific examples from the text, including direct quotes and page numbers.
Theme Statement: Those with money and power can control and/or take advantage of those without money and
power. Catholic Social Teachings tell us that society should put the needs of the poor first and that it is wrong to take
advantage of the poor and vulnerable or to ignore their plight. Below, write evidence from the text that proves the
truth of the theme that the rich can control the poor.
Please write down the first piece of evidence, a direct quote from the text, and explain how the evidence illustrates
this theme (3-5 sentences).
Evidence #1:
Connection to the theme:
Please write down the second piece of evidence, a direct quote from the text, and explain how the evidence
illustrates this theme (3-5 sentences).
Evidence #2:
Connection to the theme:
Now bring your experience and knowledge to the story. How does the theme apply to your life or the lives of people
in general? What feelings does it evoke in you? What has the story added to your understanding of people and life in
general? Please write 5-7 sentences.
Theme Statement: Every person can make a difference, especially when we work together to help one another.
Catholic Social Teachings tell us about the concept of solidarity. That whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic,
and ideological differences, our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in a world
surrounded by violence and conflict. Below, write evidence from the text that proves the truth of the theme that
everyone can make a difference, especially when we work together.
Please write down the first piece of evidence, a direct quote from the text, and explain how the evidence illustrates
this theme (3-5 sentences).
Evidence #1:
Connection to the theme:
Please write down the second piece of evidence, a direct quote from the text, and explain how the evidence
illustrates this theme (3-5 sentences).
Evidence #1:
Connection to the theme:
Now bring your experience and knowledge to the story. How does the theme apply to your life or the lives of people
in general? What feelings does it evoke in you? What has the story added to your understanding of people and life in
general? Please write 5-7 sentences.