https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian Made with hopes of discovery en-us 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC 2023-07-26 03:42:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f526.png 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771137 In what ways has your protagonist changed and evolved?

my protagonist has changed and evolved to where now he knows what to expect and how to prepare for what can happen, what is GOING to happen. At the end of the story, I can tell it's gonna go on for a while. (You think the Fed gave up on you Danny? Nah man, They're just warmin up)]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771137 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771146 What social commentary do you think your author was making with this novel?  What is the author saying or warning about today's world?

I think what the author is trying to say with "Divided We Fall" is that anything could happen, prepare for the worst, stand as one, "Divided We Fall, United We Stand" type thing. What the author is trying to say or warn about today's world is that People can become corrupt and abuse the power they have and effect lots of others. For example, President Rodriguez went through so much to capture Danny and still failed. He went so far as to sending the military to fight itself. like the Civil War, America vs America. ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771146 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771158 What aspects of the Dystopian society are found in your novel?  What statement is the author trying to make by utilizing that particular aspect?  What is the change that your character/s are attempting to bring about?  Do you think they will be successful and if so, will the change bring what they hope?

The change that the characters are trying to do is either start new lives or try to continue with their original. I don't know if they'll be successful because the story ends with Danny and his friends (and girlfriend) talking in his house when the tv switches on with the new president announcing a speech about how Idaho is a "State of Rebellion" and how she's gonna end that rebellion, next, the power goes off, and Danny says "My god, They're coming" and he grabs his gun. So, I don't know if they succeed in what they're trying to do 'cause this whole story goes on for like another 1 or 2 books.]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771158 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771161 Thinking back to the aspects of the Hero's Journey that we studied during the Odyssey,  What are some of the elements that are also utilized in your novel and with your protagonist?

There are tough challenges/obstacles that the character has to face throughout his journey/life. With the Fed still trying to capture Danny, his life has gotten to a point of hide and survive. Also, his mother was trapped out of state. (The fed wouldn't let her back into Idaho), So Danny and his friends go to get his mother and bring her back home. Their plan mostly worked until a Fed gunner humvee intercepted them and shot at danny's truck, hitting his mother in the process. And I'm sorry but can we take a moment to say that THESE ARE AMERICAN SOLDIERS FIGHTING AGAINST OTHER AMERICAN SOLDIERS. It's literally The U.S military against ITSELF. I read further into the story and President Rodriguez was shot 3 times and later died, I'm actually agreeing with Danny on this, "I hated the guy, but I didn't want him dead." ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771161 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771171 What and how are your protagonist resisting? Is he/she experiencing success or roadblocks, and how is the success or roadblocks being handled?

Lots of roadblocks are being produced in the story. especially tough challenges that Daniel comes upon. For example, while Daniel was at a briefing/meeting with Governor Montaine and his fellow squad mates. During the meeting President Rodriguez called and told them to turn themselves in or things were going to get messy. But Montaine wasn't having any of that. ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771171 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771178 What are the common ideas taking place in your novel? In what ways do the common ideas effect your characters choices or actions? 

The idea of President Rodriguez blocking off Idaho's borders, News Reporters swarming, and major stress is affecting the way Daniel reacts to his friends and others he talks to. Daniel has grown to be a bit more aggressive. Also meaning he becomes angry easily now. The choices that Daniel fffrrrfvccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771178 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771185 Describe the main character of your story. Include both physical traits and personality characteristics. Do you like/dislike this character? Why? Include one quote from the novel to describe your character.  Include the page number you find the quote on. 

Well, Considering that Daniel is in the Idaho Army National Guard, I'm pretty sure he has well above good physical traits. His personality shows that he can be a good person to know.

]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771185 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771190 What aspects of Dystopian control is being presented in your novel?  How are the characters handling them?  Do any of these aspects of Dystopian Control resemble conditions happening in our world today? 

Daniel and his friends are fighting their way to "survive". The reason why I say survive is because 1. The Fed is after them (mostly Daniel) 2. The news reporters won't leave them alone. 3. Their parents are stuck outside Idaho because the Fed has shut down the borders and they also cut off supply shipments such as foods, drinks, gas, even medicine. President Rodriguez is endangering other innocent civilians just to get Daniel. I don't believe anything like this is happening today in our world, or well I it d]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771190 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771199 What theme topics are you seeing in your novel?  Explain a bit how your protagonist is reacting to these topics.
Well, I've read a good amount of Divided We Fall and the president, President Rodriguez, is basically going to war with Governor Montaine, The governor of Idaho. Daniel and his friends are all questioning the same thing, how could the Army go to war against itself? In my opinion, I think that President Rodriguez has gone mad with power. ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771199 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771205 In the Dystopian Elements handout, there are six examples of conflicts the protagonist/main character might got through.  These are not the only conflicts the character might encounter, but just a start.  Identify at least one internal conflict your main character is experiencing.

 The main character, Daniel Christopher Wright, is currently hiding his identity of being one of the soldiers in the shooting. The fact is that he did fire the first round by accident and never intended to hit anyone. But the protesters took that shot as a threat and drew their firearms and fired back at the soldiers, unaware of a 15 year old girl behind the National Guardsmen. A protester missed one of the soldiers and shot the girl without him even noticing. The operator reacted with 3 - 4 shots into the man's chest, gunning him down without mercy. other soldiers continued to fire a couple more shots, one of them hitting a man in the back, having the bullet go through and hit a girl from an earlier section in the stomach, killing her. The soldiers did have the right to return fire after all because of the protesters shooting at them. They were never intending to kill anyone throughout their deployment in Boise, Idaho. ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771205 22jarrett_miller https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771212 Describe the setting of your Dystopian novel.  Is it similar to anywhere you have visited, viewed, read about, heard about?

As I've read "Divided We Fall", which took place in late 2019 - 2020, the conflict between the Idaho Army National Guard and protesters in the cities of Idaho escalates to a point where shots are fired. Also known as "The Shot That Ended The United States". The main character, Daniel Christopher Wright, is currently hiding his identity of being one of the soldiers in the shooting.  ]]> 2019-05-07 18:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22jarrett_miller/Dystopian/wish/357771212