10. Reflect on the role of human agency in both stories. To what extent do the characters have control over their destinies, and how does this contribute to the overall message of each story?

Each character's objective provides motivation for actions, and the actions are the ______ of the story.plotgoalsconflictsobjectives

In fictional stories, authors describe _____ who deal with problems and who take part in the story’s action.readerscharactersobjectsactors

In what ways do any of the characters change from the beginning of the story to the end? What is the author saying about the human condition based on the development of these characters?

How does the author's perspective on the role of stories change over the course of the text?

How does the setting contribute to the actions of the characters and the development of the plot?