Discussion Topic In this unit, you analyzed how authors develop characters within their stories. Authors often try to create characters that readers will find relatable. These characters often have qualities that readers may already have or wish they had.

Imagine that you're writing a novel in your favorite genre (for example, adventure, science fiction, mystery). Describe the characters, setting, and plot of the novel. Who would be the protagonist, or main character, of your story? What qualities would this character have? Do you possess any of these qualities? Do you wish you had any of these qualities?