That Was Then This Is Now

Hinton is a book containing many elements that all combine to make the book more interesting and readable. Protagonist - The protagonist or main character is Byron. He is a good boy, and loves his foster brother Mark, but he understands the difference between right and wrong, and Mark does not. Byron is not afraid to grow up and change, but Mark is. Antagonist - The antagonist or "villain" in the story is Mark, even though it does not seem that way at the beginning.

Mark cannot grow up or take responsibility for anything he does, and so, he pays for it in the end by going to jail. Mark is the antagonist because he is a drug dealer, and he causes a death by selling his drugs. Conflict - The conflict in the story is between the Byron and Mark. Byron loves Mark, and he is torn between doing what is right and the love he feels for his foster brother.

It is a difficult position, and Byron proves he is maturing when he makes the right choice, and chooses between right and wrong. Climax - The climax in the story is when Byron makes the decision to turn in Mark. It is difficult, and it is the most important thing that happens in the book. The climax leads to the resolution and the end of the book. The scene is very exciting, and the reader knows it is very hard for Byron to turn in someone he loves.

Resolution - The resolution is when Mark goes to jail to pay for what he has done. It might not be what the reader was expecting, but it does end the story, and end it in a way that shows how to tell between right and wrong. Mark needs to grow up and learn to take responsibility for his actions, and maybe this is the only way he will. Setting - The setting of the book is in the neighborhood where the boys live.