Collier, J. L. &. C. (1974). My brother sam is dead. New York: Scholastic.
Having Sam killed by his fellow soldiers is a great use of irony. The authors use irony to teach a lesson about what is expected from the reader. You cannot expect the characters to do what is normal.
Suspense is another great quality in this book. The authors keep you guessing about what will happen next. You love the characters and dislike them at the same time.
Exposition: Tim Meeker is excited about his brother Sam's return home to Conneticut until he realizes he has joined the Army.
Conflict: There are many minor conflicts throughout the story. The main conflict is Tim's choice between his family and the British or his brother Sam and the Army.
Rising Action: Sam returns. He excites Tim about the war. He takes guns from his family. Tim and his father set out and encounter some cowboys. Sam is arrested as a cattle thief.
Climax: Sam is sentenced to execution and Tim has to decide whether or not to help him escape.
Falling Action: Sam was executed.
Resolution: Tim reflects back on the events and realizes that war is not the answer.
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Having Sam killed by his fellow soldiers is a great use of irony. The authors use irony to teach a lesson about what is expected from the reader. You cannot expect the characters to do what is normal.
Suspense is another great quality in this book. The authors keep you guessing about what will happen next. You love the characters and dislike them at the same time.
Exposition: Tim Meeker is excited about his brother Sam's return home to Conneticut until he realizes he has joined the Army.
Conflict: There are many minor conflicts throughout the story. The main conflict is Tim's choice between his family and the British or his brother Sam and the Army.
Rising Action: Sam returns. He excites Tim about the war. He takes guns from his family. Tim and his father set out and encounter some cowboys. Sam is arrested as a cattle thief.
Climax: Sam is sentenced to execution and Tim has to decide whether or not to help him escape.
Falling Action: Sam was executed.
Resolution: Tim reflects back on the events and realizes that war is not the answer.
*Challenged List
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