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How does the use of character traits help develop the plot of the novel?

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The use of character traits help develop the plot of the novel by showing his character traits through actions and responses. The author states,"He looked at me, and he looked at the pile of coins...Where did you get all this? I told you, Grandpa," I said, "I was saving my money so I could buy two hound pups, and I did. How long have you been saving this?... Two years." This quote shows that Billy has determination to get the two hound pups. This effects the novel because if it wasn't for his determination the novel wouldn't be about the dogs.

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The Author introduces the main character, conflict, and the setting.

Main Character: Setting: Conflict:

-Billy -The Ozark Mountains -Billy wants hounds but

-Old Dan - During the Great Depression doesn't have enough

-Little Ann   money for them.

Billy

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The rising action is the part of the story that leads up to the climax.

The rising action of "Where the Red Fern Grows" involves the main character Billy, and his adventures with his hunting dogs.

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The climax is the turning point of the story.

The climax of the Novel is when the dogs are in a dog fight with the Mountain Lion. This is the turning point of the story because Old Dan and Little Ann sacrifice there life for Billy's. This is a turning point because it effects Billy greatly.

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The falling action of the novel includes events leading towards the resolution of the story.

In "Where the Red Fern Grows," the falling action consists of when Billy's dogs die and Billy finding a sacred red fern at the grave sights of the dogs.

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The resolution is the part of the story where all the problems are solved and the story is resolved.

In the novel the resolution consists of Billy finding the Red Fern between Old Dan and Little Ann's grave, and Billy and his family moving into town. Billy finds out he doesn't need his dogs to fulfill his life.