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Heart Of A Champion

Published on Dec 06, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HEART OF A CHAMPION

  • By Carl Dueker

JIMMY

  • Jimmy is a dynamic character, who changes throughout his high school years. He is very athletic, loves playing baseball, but has a rough family life.

SETH

  • Seth is also a dynamic character. He has to overcome challenges in his life which makes him stronger for his future.

SETTING

  • The setting is a small town outside of San Francisco. The majority of the story takes place on a baseball field.

SCOFF

  • Definition- speak to someone in a mocking way.

STEELY

  • Defintion- expressing disapproval or displeasure

LUNGE

  • A sudden forward movement.

PLOT

  • Jimmy and Seth face challenges as young kids. Seth's dad died when Seth was only 7. Jimmy's parents get a divorce and his father becomes an alcoholic. The two boys become best friends through baseball.

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  • Alcohol becomes a big issue when they are in high school.

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  • One of their decisions will affect their futures forever.

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  • Element of literature
  • Irony
  • Seth wishes that he had a father in his life, while Jimmy wishes he never had one.

THEME

  • One bad decision can change your life forever.

CITATION

  • Dueker,Carl.Heart Of A Champion.Boston:joy street books,1993. Print
  • By Peyton Brammer