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Sass-Henke, Amanda – English Journal, 2012
One of the most important aspects of developing a close, personal relationship with literary characters is "relevancy." Readers have to find something to connect with in characters to care about them, and for that connection to take place, stories and their characters have to be relevant in the eyes of an adolescent to the point where they can…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Grade 6, Literature Appreciation, Middle School Students