Michael+R.

1. Writers develop the personality of their characters through methods of characterization. When using indirect characterization, a writer reveals the characters personality by showing what the character does and by showing what others think and say about the character. What have you learned about the main character(s) so far. Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.

ANSWER: I learned so far that billy wonts 2 redbone hounds and worked really hard for the fifty dollors to get them from the ad in the magizen he found.

2. Were you surprised that Billy put so much time and energy into saving money for the two dogs? Why or why not? Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.

ANSWER: Yes because he really wonted thoughs dogs and he was not eating and getting enough sleep.

3. Compare and contrast how are you similar to and different than Billy? Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.