Farmer Giles becomes the hero of the countryside after suposingly chasing off a giant who was stomping on the village. Farmer Giles is then sent by the king to kill a dragon. He makes a deal with the dragon not to kill him in return for the dragon's treasure, but Giles is deceived. Later, he is able to get all the dragon's treasure for himself, and the dragon becomes tame. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - humorous or laughable FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Adversaries are… - dragons (hostile) Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) GIANT monster(s) Yes Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary Identity: - animal How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a lot Setting Terrain Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |