Character Analysis: The Blue Bead

1. What is the major THEME of the story? (1 mark)

The major theme of the story, “The Blue Bead” is that no matter how old you are, what gender you are, or what country you come from, you can be a hero. Another theme that really came to my mind was karma; and how the universe can reward you for the things you do. For example, after the main character, Sibia, saves the woman being attacked by the crocodile, and in return, she found the gorgeous blue bead she needed for her necklace. 2. What type of CHARACTERIZATION is used to develop the character of Sibia? Describe TWO character traits of Sibia. Provide two specific details from the story to support your observations. (3 marks) Two character traits on Sibia are that she is heroic and attentive. For example, for the obvious reason, she is heroic

Conflict #1: The first conflict is Person versus Nature. An example is when the woman was attacked by the crocodile, or when Sibia hit the crocodile in the eye.

Conflict #2: The second conflict is Person versus Lifestyle. Sibia is living in a third-world country by how the character described what she owned and what Sibia was wearing, nothing but rags and was bare-footed in the winter. If Sibia wasn’t in this third world country, she wouldn’t have a hard time working. SIbia would be able to make as many necklaces without much of the hassle of finding beads. Also, Sibia would not have experienced this situation and would have not been the same hero she is.

Conflict #3: The third conflict is Person versus Self. This conflict is evident because Sibia had to decide what was she going to do. Was she going to let this woman fight for herself and die, or was she going to risk her life and try to save the woman? Sibia is fighting her inner conscience and chose to save the woman. 5. Select one symbol from the story and explain its SYMBOLIC significance. (2