Problem 1: Describe the protagonist. Your response should be at least five sentences in length (including characterization terms).
Problem 2: Author's purpose: What purpose does the analogy of the butterfly serve in this text (why does the author include it)? What impact does this example have on the protagonist?
Problem 3: Based on the ending, who or what is the "whispered voice"?
Problem 4: Based on your personal reflection from our earlier discussions, do you believe the protagonist's fate was predetermined or that the series of choices he made led to the ending? Explain.