Elements of the Novel-Madison Cornell

Elements of the Novel-Madison Cornell

1. Setting

   • Time: June 1935
   • Location: Key West Florida

2. Characters

   • Porkchop
     • Tough
     • Witty
   • Turtle
     • Characteristic: Nice
       • Adventurous
   • Kermit
     • Characteristic: Young
       • Fun

3. Theme

   • Message/Theme: It takes time to get to know someone, so don't judge a person right away.
   • How brought out in book: Turtle isn't fond of her relatives she's never met, but in the end they all begin to grow together and get along.

4. Main Conflict

   • Cause: Turtle's mom got a housekeeping job, so Turtle left her home.
   • Conflict/Problem: Turtle has to leave when her mom gets a job, so she heads out to Key West Florida and meets some of her younger and weirder relatives.