1. Ordinary People
Conrad is the troubled protagonist of Ordinary People. He is an ordinary boy living with his ordinary family, At least until his brother, Jordan, is unexpectedly killed in a boating accident. ... Ordinary People is the opposite of a coming of age Story. ... Guest uses Karen's death to show the reader Conrad has not fully recovered yet (SparkNotes Analysis 1). ... Cal is faced with an ultimatum to either help Conrad or stay with Beth (SparkNotes: Analysis 2). ...
- Word Count: 1918
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School