Elements of the Novel

Elements of the Novel

1. Half Upon a Time

2. Setting

   • This story takes place in present day
   • May is from our world Jack is from a Fairy Tale World that May crosses Over into.

3. Characters

   • Jack
     • 1) His Dad is Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk 2) He lives with his Grandfather
   • May
     • 1) May found out that her Grandmother is the Wicked Queen 2) She doesn’t believe in magic
   • Phillip
     • 1) His Dad is the Giant From Jack and the Beanstalk 2) He is a Prince

4. Theme

   • Message: Heroism
   • Jack is the unlikely hero of this story. He is the son of a criminal and has no desire to be a Hero or marry a princess. Jack shows his bravery throughout the story in his actions when faced with danger and tough choices.

5. Conflict

   • Problem: Jack, May, and Phillip Are trying to find May’s Grandmother.
   • Cause: Snow White and the Wicked Queen had a battle. The Queen took Snow White during This battle.