Students’ Questions about Literature Page 71

Susan is a servant in Romeo and Juliet. She is a minor character who does not have any lines in the play.

Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because he is constantly changing and adapting to his surroundings. He is also able to overcome obstacles and challenges that come his way.

To Kill a Mockingbird was written in 1960.

The Cyclops is a giant with one eye in the center of his forehead. He is a creature from Greek mythology.

The hero Beowulf has a tragic end because he is killed by a dragon while fighting it.

The climax of Hamlet is when Hamlet finally kills Claudius in revenge for his father’s death.

The Hound is a mechanical dog that is used by the firemen in Fahrenheit 451 to track down and kill people who have been hiding books.

The books are banned in Fahrenheit 451 because the government does not want people to be able to think for themselves. The government wants people to be happy and not have to worry about anything.

Dramatic irony is used in “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” when the grandmother realizes that the Misfit is the one who will kill her, even though she has been trying to convince him to be a good man.

The theme in Beowulf is the importance of courage and strength in the face of danger.