Page 2: Character Analysis and Plot Elements

This page contains partial answers to the test questions, focusing on character types and plot development in "Twelve".

1. Flat characters are defined as static figures built around a single quality, with Sara given as an example due to her one-dimensional portrayal as arrogant and self-interested.

2. White Mike is described as a round character because he is dynamic and develops throughout the story. He is complex in temperament and motivation, resembling a real person. As the linchpin, White Mike connects with each character and plays a role in all subplots.

3. Sara Ludlow's plan to become famous centers around throwing a legendary New Year's Eve party. She overcomes the obstacle of not having a venue by manipulating Chris, using her beauty and sex appeal to convince him to host the party at his house.

Definition: A round character is complex and undergoes development throughout a story, often changing in response to events.

Example: Sara's manipulation of Chris demonstrates her single-minded focus on fame, exemplifying her flat character nature.

Page 3: The Butterfly Effect and Foreshadowing

This page explores the Butterfly Effect concept and the use of foreshadowing in "Twelve".

The Butterfly Effect, or "Butterfly Effect einfach erklärt" in German, is explained as how small decisions can dramatically change one's life and have major effects. Two examples from the novel are provided:

1. If Nana hadn't left the rec earlier than usual, he wouldn't have been shot.
2. If Molly hadn't met Tobias at the model agency, she wouldn't have gone to the party and subsequently been shot.

Foreshadowing is defined as a narrative technique that implies or hints at future events. In "Twelve", the recurring motifs of rats and darkness that cross White Mike's path are interpreted as foreshadowing death. The introduction of rats in chapters 4 and 38, with White Mike thinking about Camus's "The Plague", further supports this foreshadowing.

Vocabulary: Foreshadowing - A literary device used to hint at future events in a story

Highlight: The Butterfly Effect Beispiel given in the novel demonstrates how seemingly unrelated events can lead to tragic consequences, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the characters' actions.