First impressions... 1. From the texts on page 73 , identify and discuss the story's: a) Main and secondary characters b) Background c) Setting d) Conflict e) Themes (Look for abstract nouns in the blurb and poster) f) Action

Below is an example of how you might analyze a narrative using the elements listed. (Note: Since I don’t have the exact text from page 73 in front of me, the discussion below is a general guide that you can adapt to the specific story you’re reading. If you can share details about the text or its title, I can give a more tailored answer.) 1. Main and Secondary Characters  • Main Character(s): Look for the individual around whom the whole story revolves. This is the protagonist—the person whose thoughts, choices, and growth are highlighted. For instance, if the story shows us the challenges and inner struggles of a character named Alex as they try to overcome a significant obstacle, Alex would be considered the main character.  • Secondary Characters: These are the individuals who support, challenge, or provide contrast to the main character. They might be friends, family members, rivals, mentors, or even symbolic figures. For example, a best friend who offers advice, or an antagonist whose actions complicate the protagonist’s journey, would count among the secondary characters. 2. Background  • The background, sometimes called the “backstory” or context, is the set of circumstances and previous events that shape the world of the story or the lives of its characters. It can involve previous events such as a historical disaster, a family history of conflict, or social/political conditions that influence the character’s behavior.  • Look for details the author provides early on (or via flashbacks) that explain why the characters are in their current situation. This might include details about the character’s upbringing or past events that have set the tone for the narrative. 3. Setting  • The setting involves both the physical location (city, countryside, fantasy realm, etc.) and the time period (past, present, future, or an era that blends reality and fantasy).  • Pay attention to descriptions of landscapes, weather, architecture, and even cultural details provided by the text. These details not only ground the reader in the world of the story but can also symbolize internal states or broader themes (a stormy night might echo inner turmoil, for example). 4. Conflict  • Conflict is the central struggle that propels the narrative forward. It can be internal (a character’s internal struggle with fear, doubt, or moral dilemmas) or external (a struggle against another character, society, nature, or fate).  • For example, if the protagonist is trying to overcome a personal fear or a societal injustice, that aim represents the heart of the conflict. The text may highlight key moments when choices are made, thereby intensifying the struggle and leading up to a climax. 5. Themes  • Themes are the abstract ideas or universal messages that the story conveys. Look for abstract nouns—such as freedom, justice, love, identity, and hope—in the story’s blurb or poster.  • For instance, if the poster imagery features broken chains or soaring birds, the theme might be about liberation and the pursuit of freedom. Similarly, recurring discussions about sacrifice or duty could point to themes of honor or integrity.  • Reflect on how the characters’ journeys, the conflicts they face, and the settings described all help to underline these larger ideas. 6. Action  • Action refers to the sequence of events that make up the narrative—what happens in the story from beginning to end.  • Examine the plot’s structure: the inciting incident (what starts the journey or conflict), the rising action (where events build tension), the climax (the height of the conflict), and the falling action/resolution (where loose ends are tied up).  • Identify key turning points and moments of change. For example, a sudden confrontation that forces the protagonist to confront their deepest fear is a pivotal act in the story’s action, setting the stage for subsequent developments. Using these points as a guide, you can revisit the text on page 73 and mark or note down details that match each category. As you work through the page, ask yourself:  • Who is at the center of the narrative, and who plays supporting roles?  • What past events or circumstances have set the stage for the story?  • Where and when is the story taking place, and how is that important?  • What struggle (or struggles) is driving the story, both on a personal and broader scale?  • Which abstract ideas does the story seem to be exploring based on its language, art, or symbols?  • What are the key events (or actions) that propel the narrative forward? Once you identify these aspects, you can write an in-depth discussion that ties together how the background, setting, characters, and action all work together to present themes and conflicts, thus giving you a richer understanding of the text.