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Berger, Peter N. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Discusses Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," especially the characters of Long John Silver and Jim, and why the novel continues to be read today by adolescents. Discusses, also, the character of Jimmy Little, the adolescent protagonist of "Somewhere in the Darkness," a contemporary novel. Furnishes questions for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Classics (Literature), Literature Appreciation
Berger, Peter N. – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Opines that depth of characterization is most important for a book to be considered a classic. Discusses "The Human Comedy" and "The Cat Ate My Gymsuit" and why they resonate with readers. Provides 10 questions for stimulating student response to these novels. (PA)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audience Awareness, Characterization, Class Activities
