Runner by Jacob Smalley[MCG] https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2 en-us 2017-11-10 13:51:10 UTC 2025-12-23 09:19:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Sides of the Character jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685257 The main character of Runner, Chance, has multiple sides. On one side, Chance is very responsible, and works hard to be able to pay the bills for himself and his father. However, this also leads Chance to be easily manipulated by money. When proposed with the new job as a 'runner' he says, “There was no future in what he was proposing, but I wasn’t worried about the future. I was worried about next month” (Deuker 63). This shows that while Chance is responsible in paying the bills, trying to do this can result in him being used.]]> 2017-11-10 13:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685257 The Role of Minor Characters jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685408 One minor character in the book is Chance's dad. Chance's dad causes conflict in the book, often putting him and Chance in a financial struggle. In the book Chance says, “Where was the money going to come from?” (Deuker 27).  After Chance's father lost his job,  they missed their monthly payment on their boat.

Another minor character Melissa. Melissa is a character that helps to develop the plot. She begins to look into Chance's job, forcing Chance to have to "get her off my track. But how?” (Deuker 126). This causes their friendship to weaken because Chance takes his job over her.]]> 2017-11-10 13:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685408 Stereotypes jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685519 In the book Runner by Carl Deuker stereotypes are included to compare the lives of those with little money to those with a lot.  
  • “It’s government of the rich people. The poor get screwed over from the day they’re born to the day they die” (Deuker 50).  

  • “There was an open sore on his palm and his hand was filthy. I placed the coins into his hand and he shut his fingers tightly around them” (Deuker 38).
This shows the difference between the two and show how unfair life is for those that are poor. 
]]> 2017-11-10 13:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685519 Motifs jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685614
  • Poverty- "...even if I gave him every single penny I earned, it wouldn’t be enough to pay all the bills. It wouldn’t even be close” (Deuker 27).
  • Terrorism- "I know I broke the law; I know I helped terrorists" (Deuker  213).
  • Cowardice- "Nobody would ever call him a coward now, not with the way things ended" (Deuker 3).
    • ]]>     2017-11-10 13:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685614     Symbols and Their Purpose jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685745 An important symbol in the book Runner is the military. The military is used to show the bravery of those in poverty. “There is no place for a coward in the armed forces” (Deuker 100). This, along with Chance saying it is mainly poor people serving in the military, shows the bravery of the poor and the importance of the military in the book.]]> 2017-11-10 13:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685745 Theme jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685841 A theme present in the book is that sometimes tough experiences can make you a better person. In the book, Chance thinks “Where was the money going to come from...even if I gave him every single penny I earned, it wouldn’t be enough to pay all the bills. It wouldn’t even be close” (Deuker 27).
    This develops the theme because it shows how living in poverty has forced Chance to think of things that normal high schoolers would not. ]]>     2017-11-10 13:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685841     Author's Craft/Narrative Techniques jacob_smalley https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685929 A craft technique used in Runner is a lead. The lead is used to develop the character of Chance's dad and establish the relationship between the two, with Chance saying he "...never once hated him.." despite him being a drunk and leaving him lonely (Deuker 3).]]> 2017-11-10 13:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_smalley/ohs2ucxcoqu2/wish/205685929