The protagonist will determine in which direction the plot will grow. ... All these four characters add to the development of the plot and each character is as crucial as the other. ... She had a mental problem because she could not get used to living on a open farm where she lived because she was accustomed to living in a large city. ... The plot of any story is the main character has a problem and must solve it. ... With the three essential elements, the proper characters, the plot or problem and the solution a mystery story is most successful. ...

• Word Count: 1475
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The story we will be looking at is The Painted Door by Sinclair Ross; but first, a brief overview of the plot is in order. ... They live on a farm in a very secluded area. John works fifteen-hour days on the farm by himself. ... John and Ann are kind of like Adam and Eve, the farm they live on is kind of like the garden, and Anne's temptation with Stephen is kin of like Eve's temptation to eat the apple. ...

• Word Count: 2012
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School