Suspense or Pathos

Suspense

A suspenseful moment in my novel, "Galveston" is when the characters are preparing for the storm.  Three elements that I think contribute to the suspense are the setting, foreshadowing, and the point of view. The story is set out on an island in the middle of nowhere, with little contact with the rest of the world.  Also, I think foreshadowing played a big part in the suspense of this novel because throughout the novel there was much talk about a hurricane coming. The point of view, third person, added suspense also, because it allows the reader to hear the thoughts and emotions of all the characters.
Quarrington, Paul. Galveston. Toronto, 2004. Print.

Point of View

I believe the point of view my novel, "Galveston" is writen in is third person. I think the author chose to write this novel in third person because it allows the story to be told under the perspective of all the characters. This allows the reader to understand what all the characters are thinking and what their personal views are. I would not change this point of view because I think it grants the reader with multiple view points and perspectives.

Character Traits

I think the protagonist in my novel, "Galveston"  is Caldwell. The first character trait I decided apon is,  he is unfriendly. "Caldwell had annoyed the comstoms official, he could see that, so he profferred an explanation." Secondly, I thought he has a lack of energy. "Denton jabbered and gesticulated and even managed to rise a smile on the face of Herbert, the Cree guide, who gave the impression of never having smiled in his life. But Caldwell was unmoved, and sat in the bow, hunched over, his hands pressed  together in a mockery of prayer." Next, I chose lucky. "He smiled as he said, "I used to be a teacher. Phys. ed. and science. But i don't need work any more. I'm rich."" Lastly, I thought Caldwell to be moody. "Hey," he said, "did we come here to fish or to fool around?"(previously, sitting silently, and alone daydreaming).
Quarrington, Paul. Galveston. Toronto, 2004. Print.

Stock Character

The stock character that I have chosen is Alice Cullen from the Twilight Saga. I think that the audience is told she is bubbly, tiny, and optimistic; loves and cares for Bella(protagonist) like a sister. She often ignores other people's advice and does things her own way, which usually results in being better than predicted. I think the stereotype of Alice is she is sophisticated and self oriented. She dresses with high fashion and comes of at first glance as stuck up.

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Mood an Tone

     I think the beginning of the novel,"Galveston"  creates a mysterious mood. I think it creates a mysterious mood because, within the first few paragraphs alone, much background information is given about what is assumed to be the main setting of the book. "At the north end was place called the water's edge , a collection of buildings that sat near the bottom of the island's only significant hill."
"..that hill was called lester's hump. reporters were confused by that,for a while , because after a storm a man named lester was found at the top , along with two white women."
"There are three more people to meet . these people came neither by  chance nor design - or perhaps more accurately, by acombination of the two."
Quarrington, Paul. Galveston. Toronto, 2004. Print.