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My story takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana in present time. Since it is happening as you read the story, the ideals of Indianapolis should be the same as ours in California. However, the evil emperor Commodus wants to rule "Commodianapolis" with an iron fist, which is considered wrong in the book. So, Apollo and his friends must defend the city and the Oracle, which is considered right.

Just like countless other stories, my novel features different archetypes. Apollo is the hero because it is he who must reclaim all of the oracles to be reinstated as a god. Leo and Calypso are the sidekicks of the story because they help the hero (Apollo) but do not have to solve the conflict. All they want to do is provide help and settle down from the life of Greek mythology.

When the author sets himself in Apollo's shoes, he reflects on Apollo's character. At first, Apollo views himself as the most popular, handsome god. But as the story goes on, Apollo reflects on his mistakes, Daphne and Hycinthus, which were results of his arrogance. Nevertheless, the author continues to describe Apollo as heroic and changed as a result of his mortality. Apollo's maturity grows with the story.

I like my book so much because of the character of Roen Tan, the protagonist. Even though Roen has Tao monitoring his every move, I like Roen because of his qualities. With those he is funny, sincere, and determined; all qualities I sympathize with. When he mourns the loss of Sonja, so do I. When he makes a joke, I laugh with him. Even when he gets shot, I feel his pain. This connection puts me in the story.

When the Prophus gives Roen a new car, they give him a beat-up, brown one. This color choice isn't random, it is an archetype. Obviously the author had the Prophus give Roen a brown car to represent its dullness and boring appearance. Thus, giving Roen a chance to blend in when on missions against the Genjix. Roen doesn't like the car, but eventually understands why it is necessary.

"Brisingr" is an "overcoming the monster" story. Eragon hones his skills and fights for the Varden all for the purpose of overthrowing the evil, cruel king Galbatorix. Currently, Eragon returns from a battle and camps with the Varden when another battle may be looming. Through his exploits, Eragon learns new things and matures in his character to set the scene for his confrontation with Galbatorix.

Eragon is the protagonist in my fiction novel because of his many heroic qualities. Eragon values nature and never takes more than he needs. Unlike the oppressive, cruel leader Galbatorix who kills people for his personal gain. Eragon fights for the freedom of the world, while Galbatorix fights for power. Thus, Eragon opposes Galbatorix and fights for kindness, love, and freedom. Eragon is determined and brave.

There are many symbolic archetypes in my book. One of the most conspicuous examples is when Eragon starts training and maturing in Ellesméra. This elven city is a symbol because of its green, lively scenery. All of the buildings are made out of trees, which show that the characters value life. While Eragon trains here, he changes from an adolescent to a trained Dragon Rider, thus symbolizing the green as maturity.

"Eldest" is an exciting book full of suspense and adventure. So far, Eragon and his dragon Saphira are traveling to Du Weldenvarden to meet the elves. They need the elves so that they can finish Eragon's magical and physical training. Currently, they are resting in Celbedeil, another dwarf city. They are meeting with the king, Ûndin, to discuss current events. I am very eager to find out what happens next!

I have recognized many character archetypes in my story. For example, Brom is the mentor because he teaches Eragon about the ancient language, magic, and sword fighting. He even teaches Eragon about caring for Saphira and about dragon lore. With Brom's help, Eragon is becoming a smarter, stronger Dragon Rider. Eragon's skills are tested when Brom's unfortunate death occurs. For these reasons, Brom is a mentor.

The genre of my book is fiction. This is because the story takes place on strange planets and in confusing timelines. Obviously, this is not factual as the Earth has not been destroyed by the Vogons in our dimension. Also, there have been no confirmation of life in the Betelgeuse system, like Ford for instance. To strengthen this claim, we have never heard of the dolphins disappearing. Clearly, the genre is fiction.

Personally, I believe that my book is meant for adolescents and young adults. I believe this because Adams uses more complex words and phrases which wouldn't appeal to younger readers. Not to mention that all of the primary characters, like Ford and Arthur, are adults. The book also has a lot of imagination and funny scenarios which may not appeal to older readers. I, however, find the book hilarious and fun.

My novel is a character and plot driven story. Throughout the book, Zaphod and his gang are trying to evade the Galactic Police because they are charged with stealing "The Heart of Gold". Meanwhile they are trying to find the guy who rules the Universe. These show that the story is plot driven. The story is character driven when Zaphod contemplates who he is now and who he was before he locked his brains.

My novel is a character and plot driven story. Throughout the book, Zaphod and his gang are trying to evade the Galactic Police because they are charged with stealing "The Heart of Gold". Meanwhile they are trying to find the guy who rules the Universe. These show that the story is plot driven. The story is character driven when Zaphod contemplates who he is now and who he was before he locked his brains.

My novel, "The Mysterious Benedict Society", is a story told in chronological order. Specifically, the book uses chapters to tell a great story full of mystery and friendship. The book starts out describing the talents of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance and ends when they reign victorious against the evil Mr. Curtain. I think the author wrote the book this way to emphasize the characters' developments.

In my novel there are static and dynamic characters. Constance, who is a member of the Mysterious Benedict Society, is a dynamic character. She starts out as an ignorant, rude, and nonchalant character. By the end, however, Constance proves her love and talent when she resists the Whisperer at the head of the book and defeats Mr. Curtain. Mr. Curtain, though, is a static character because his evil is perpetual.

The antagonist is a character that opposes the hero and wants to take evil actions against someone or somewhere. In my book, the antagonist is none other than the malicious Mr. Curtain. He opposes the Mysterious Benedict Society and wants to control the world with the Whisperer, a device capable of sending hidden messages that brainwash people into following him. Mr. Curtain is obsessed with world domination.

Sometimes, when I read books I ask questions about the content. In "Percy Jackson", for example, I wondered why Percy bothered to send the head of Medusa to the gods when his quest was on a time crunch. I wondered why he would spend that time just to defy the gods. Maybe it is because the author wanted us to know how much Percy dislikes the gods. This defiance might also hint that Percy's character is reckless.

The protagonist in my book is Percy Jackson. Percy is the hero because all of his actions are for the good of the world. For example, he battles the evil titan Kronos in order to save the gods and Camp Half-Blood. Even more, he protects his family from being attacked by monsters. Although he is facing many struggles Percy is facing them bravely and calmly. As you can see, Percy is the protagonist in my story.

The sympathetic character in the story is Percy Jackson. Percy is the sympathetic character because he has to defend Mount Olympus from the evil time lord Kronos. Even with the Great Prophecy telling him that his soul will be reaped with a cursed blade. Plus, his family is worried sick about the danger he is in. The unsympathetic character is Luke because he is helping Kronos destroy Manhattan, New York.

In my book, the main character is Percy Jackson. At one time in the book he says, "And, Frank, you are a leader. Hazel would say the same thing. We need you." This quote by Percy reveals that he is a good friend for encouraging his friend Frank in a time of need. He inspires his friend that he is a good leader and says it in a kind and caring way. It is now clear that Percy is loyal and caring towards his friends.

In my book, I have a text-to-self connection. I connect my own experiences to how Nico knows information on who Percy is but refuses to share it with him, what with his lost memory. I connect to this because I have been in situations where I have known a secret about my friend, but I couldn't tell anyone else. As you can see, this is a valid connection between me and the characters in my book.

In my book, the antagonist is Loki. While Magnus and his friends are fighting to keep the safety between the nine worlds, Loki is fighting to start Ragnarok. Loki is the one who influences Thrym to steal Thor's hammer and blackmails Uncle Randolph to use the Skofnung Sword to cut him free. Magnus and his friends have to stop the wedding and retrieve Thor's hammer. Unfortunately, they failed to keep Loki imprisoned.

In my book, when the Colonies open fire onto the people of the Republic, Day runs into the line of fire to help his injured brother. However, by doing this, Day allows himself to be shot by Commander Jameson. Day's heroic act shows that he cares enough about his brother Eden that he would run into the battle and risk his own life. Day is loving, daring, and brave.

In my book, Tess is a minor character. In the story she is Day's best friend, but she also complicates things dramatically. She makes Day feel guilty about how she likes him, but he doesn't love her back the same way. Tess also gets infected with the plague which gives Day another reason to help the Republic find a cure, and to stop the war between them and the Colonies.

My book is about a criminal named Day and a prodigy named June who live in the Republic of America, a dystopian future of the U.S. After Day breaks the law once more, he is blamed for murdering June's beloved brother Metias. Then when June starts to hunt Day down, they both discover that their country framed Day, killed June's brother, and engineers the deadly plague that will be used against the rebellious Patriots.

My book has a character versus self conflict. I know this because when Reynie was first introduced in the first chapter, he was struggling with his place in society. Even though he loved having Ms. Perumal around, he had always felt like a lonely orphan. But after he was offered a place on Mr. Benedict's special team of children, he felt purposeful and befriended. This result was also because of Kate and Sticky.

The genre of my book is fiction and the subgenre is fantasy. I know it is fantasy because it has to do with immortals and magic. Even more, important figures in history and mythology are also alive in the story such as Prometheus, Joan of Arc, and Nicholas Flamel. In the book, all of the main characters, including Josh and Sophie, have auras which allow them to perform magic. In conclusion, my book is fiction.