as a wife Mildred. Just like in today’s society they fight. What is different is that unlike today’s society they still stay together, instead of getting divorced. The Montages also thought that was the way a marriage was supposed to be like. Guy Montage is able to see through the government and the official policies of his society. He does by questioning everything around him. This novel represents today how we are influenced by what other people think. Part D.) Characterization. Using quotes as well as actual details and plot events, discuss the following: What is the protagonist’s (main characters) physical appearance? Throughout the book the main character, Guy Montages appearance isn’t really stated throughout the book. What kind of person is he/she? During the beginning of the novel Guy appears to be a ruthless person, burning houses down. As he stood, "with this great python spitting its venomous kerosene upon the world, the blood pounded in his head. . ." It is not till he meets the seventeen-year-old girl that he realizes what he is doing is wrong. From then on he changes into a passionate person and changes his old ways. Who offers the most conflict for the protagonist? Describe him/her. What is the conflict? The person that caused Guy the most trouble would have to be his wife, Mildred. She thinks of herself, and has to have it her way, just like in the book when Guys boss burnt their house down and she had to have it her way so she left him. Many writers make the use of stereotypes in their novels to add texture/ dimension/ familiarity to their work. Discuss/ describe a minor character in the novel. What does he/ she bring to the novel (humor, drama, contrast, controversy...)? A minor character would be Mildred; she brings hate to the novel. She also causes change to Guy; she causes him to have hate towards others and to get every thing you want. Another minor character bringing change to the novel wo...
