The Elements of the Novel

The Elements of the Novel

1. Thunder, from the sea: By Joan Hiatt Harlow

2. Setting

   • Time: 1929
   • Place/Location: Newfoundland

3. Characters

   • Name: Tom
     • Protective
     • Helpful
   • Name: Enoch
     • Hard Worker
     • Friendly/Calm
   • Name: Bert
     • Stubborn
     • Loner

4. Main Conflict

   • Conflict/Problem: A earthquake and tidal wave have struck Tom's new family's house and it is gone so they must figure out how to solve this problem with Thunder by his side.
   • Cause: The earthquake triggered the tidal wave which ultimately destroyed their entire house.

5. Theme

   • Message/Theme: Stay strong even through the toughest times.
     • How brought out in the book: The message was brought out in the book by even though the community was destroyed by the wave they still stayed strong and Tom's family helped out.