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Johnny Tremain

"Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes is a richly woven narrative filled with dynamic characters and vivid settings during a pivotal time in American history. Understanding its core elements—character, setting, conflict, and figurative language—enhances our appreciation of the text. The novel showcases various forms of conflict, both external and internal, and utilizes literary devices like metaphors, similes, and personification to deepen characterization. This exploration reveals how cause and effect drives the plot, making it essential for readers to grasp these concepts for a comprehensive reading experience.

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Johnny Tremain

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  1. Johnny Tremain By Ester Forbes

  2. Terms • Character- person, animal that takes part in the action • Setting- time and place of the story • Conflict- struggle between two opposing forces • External-happens between characters • Internal-happen within a character • Characterization- reveals the personality of characters

  3. Figurative Language • Metaphor- comparing two unlike things not using “like” or “as”. • Ex. The boy was a monkey. • Simile- Comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”. • The boy was as agile as a monkey. • Personification- giving a non-human or inanimate object human qualities

  4. Figurative Lang. Cont. • Foreshadowing- use of clues by author to hint of something to come. • Cause- A reason, motive which produces a result. • Effect-the result or consequence of an action, or cause.

  5. Cause Because it was raining outside Joe wanted to take a nap. Effect the game was canceled. He took the phone off the hook. Cause and Effect Cont. Examples of Cause and Effect

  6. Cause and Effect Cont. • Effect could be started first; however we know it didn’t happen first. Effect(as a result of)Cause Jake earned an A on his report many hard hours of research.

  7. Character Map • Mr. Lapham(silversmith) Son(deceased) Mrs. Lapham (wife of son) Madge Doras Cilla Isannah Apprentices Dove Dusty Miller Johnny Tremain

  8. The End

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