One for the Murphy's

One for the Murphy's

1. Setting

   • Time- This story takes place in modern time
   • Place/Location- This story takes place mostly in the Murphy's house
     • The story also happens at Toni's house, at school, and at the hospital

2. Main Characters

   • Carley Conners
     • Thick Skin- Carley was taught by her mother that crying was for weak people, so she has learned to not be affected by things that would cause some people to cry
     • Shy- Carley doesn't like to open up to people about herself or talk about her past
   • Mrs. Murphy
     • Loving- Mrs. Murphy never gets mad at Carley when she makes mistakes and loves Carley like she is her own daughter
     • Family Oriented-Mrs. Murphy always puts her family before herself and makes sure make them happy

3. Supporting Characters

   • Daniel Murphy
     • Uncooperative- Daniel does not want to cooperate when Carley comes into his home
   • Michael Eric Murphy
     • Creative- Michael Eric likes to play imaginary games like superheros
   • Adam Murphy
     • Playful- Adam likes playing with toy cars and playing things like superheros
   • Mr. Murphy
     • Cooperative- At first Mr. Murphy is not fully wanting Carley, but agrees to let her come anyway
   • Toni Byars
     • Musical- Toni is in love with broadway musicals and that is one of her favorite things
   • Dennis
     • Abusive- Dennis is Carley's step-dad and he abuses Carley and her mom
   • Carley's Mom
     • Unreliable- Carley's mom is not reliable in the fact that sometimes she hates Carley and sometimes she loves Carley

4. Theme

   • Everything happens for a reason
     • I know this is the theme because at first Carley thought she would hate going to a foster home and get nothing form it, she ended up learning more about herself and who she is

5. Conflicts

   • The main conflict is that Carley doesn't want to leave the Murphy's to go with her mother
     • The minor conflict is that Carley does not want to become attached to the Murphy's