Elements of the Novel

Elements of the Novel

1. Characters

   • Loki
     • is a dog
     • has a good nose
   • Gus Demsey
     • is a U.S. Marine
     • is smart
   • zach
     • Gus's brother
     • likes fantasy

2. Setting

   • Afghanistan
   • Modern day

3. Main Conflict

   • A Marine and his dog have to get a long and save lives.
   • Marines are fighting over seas and it is unsafe because of IED's.

4. Theme

   • Never give up.
   • When Gus gas a hard time with his dog in training and when a fellow marine dies.

5. Dog Tags: Semper Fido