Table of Contents
- 1 What are some characteristics of Jen in among the hidden?
- 2 How would you describe Luke in among the hidden?
- 3 What is the girl’s name in among the hidden?
- 4 What signal do Jen and Luke finally agree on?
- 5 How is indirect characterization used in a story?
- 6 Who are the main characters in among the hidden?
- 7 Where does the story take place in among the hidden?
Jen is an outgoing, gregarious, commander-in-chief of the online shadow children community. Luke has basically never been around anyone but his mom, dad, and two brothers. Jen gets carried away with excitement. She’s described as being “as bubbly as the shaken soda” (17.75) when initially telling Luke about the rally.
Luke Garner is obedient to a fault. The first thing the reader learns about 12-year-old Luke is that he has never disobeyed his mother’s order to hide. Luke is a highly sensitive child who has taken on adult responsibilities at a young age although he does not actually realize how maturely he has behaved.
Who is the oldest son in among the hidden?
Matthew Garner
We don’t get too much detail on Matthew, the oldest son in the Garner family. For the most part, he’s talked about as being one half of the “Matthew and Mark” duo. One of the few things we do know about him is that he has always dreamed of growing up and having a hog farm.
Jen Talbot
Jen Talbot is Luke’s new (and only) BFF. He discovers her hiding out in her parents’ fancy house…
What signal do Jen and Luke finally agree on?
It’s a national holiday. Luke finally signals Jen on the third day after he meets her. What happens? She never signals him back.
What things make Luke feel safe in among the hidden?
In the story, Luke must hide in the attic, as he is an illegal third child. The attic doubles as his bedroom and playroom. In fact, it is the only room in the house that can keep Luke safely hidden. For his part, Luke despises the attic.
How is indirect characterization used in a story?
By showing readers or an audience what type of personality a character has through speech, thoughts, the effect on others, actions and looks (STEAL), a vivid picture of that person is painted without the author directly telling you what type of person the character is.
Luke Garner, the main character, is the third born into his family. He lives in the darkness of his home to avoid being discovered, that is, until he meets Jen. Let’s look more closely at the setting and characters of Among the Hidden. Are you a student or a teacher?
Which is an example of indirect characterization in the scarlet ibis?
In the short story ‘The Scarlet Ibis’ by James Hurst, there are many examples of indirect characterization. In the following excerpt, speech and actions are being used to show two characters’ personalities: ‘I jumped up, knocking over my chair, and had reached the door when Mama called, ‘Pick up that chair, sit down again, and say excuse me’.’
Lesson Summary. Among the Hidden, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, is a dystopian novel that revolves around the life of a Shadow Child name Luke. Although we aren’t certain of the exact location of this novel, we know it takes place in a rural, wooded area.
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