Answer a series of questions about the characters in Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese.
Reference the graphic novel directly to describe how the work's complex characters develop,
interact with other characters, and influence its plot and themes.
Your assignment should include the following elements:
A thoughtful analysis of character motivations, conflict, and development
An explanation of how character development affects plot and theme
Strong textual evidence to support analysis
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You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. If you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.
1. Describe the central internal conflict each protagonist seems to experience.
What emotion, personality trait, or idea does each character struggle with, and
what clues led you to this understanding?
1a. The Monkey King
1b. Jin Wang
1c. Danny