Zebra Text Analysis: Motivation, Characters and Plot
What does Andrea's comment tell you about Zebra?
Andrea's comment makes Zebra feel bad/upset.
How have Andrea's feelings toward Zebra change?
Andrea's comments that Zebra is becoming pleasant.
Minor Characters
Andrea, Mrs.English.
What effect is John Wilson's art class having on Zebra?
During the afternoon recess, Zebra sees John Wilson again. Wilson explains that he will be giving a summer art class.
How do John Wilson's visits to the wall help him to heal?
He feels that he is doing his job of teaching kids how to draw.
What are your first impressions of this new character?(man with the Land Rover hat)
I would be surprised when I see the words Land Rover.
Why might Zebra be reacting nervously when asked to draw a contour of his hand?
It's messed up looking.
How does John Wilson react when looking at the helicopter Zebra drew and Why?
John Wilson looks surprised/appulad when zebra makes the helicopter out of garbage.
Why is it important for zebra to walk along Franklin Ave again?
Maybe because he is healed.
What does Mrs. English tell Zebra about Mr. Wilson?
She gives Zebra the answers. he is from Virginia and was in the Vietnam War.
What might the huge rushing shadow be?
The rushing shadow is a vehicle.
What do all the students in Mrs.English's class have in common with Zebra?
They both have an imagination.
Why do you think Mr.Wilson drew the picture of Zebra.
To get him interested into art.
What is Zebra's motivation for standing alone and watching the other students run?
To try and get better and run fast as he can.
What might be Zebra's motivation for giving Mr.Wilson advice?
Zebra directs him to the main office and suggests that he needs to talk to Mrs.English rather than Dr. Winter.
How does Zebra feel about running?
Zebra feels like he is in a cloud and he is feeling the wind. Zebra was running so fast that he couldn't stop.
What happened to Zebra a year ago?
Zebra hurt his leg so he has where a brace until it heals.
What do you know about the character Zebra so far?
Zebra is a depressing somber person.
What questions come to mind regarding this man at this point?
Zebra notices that the man has only one arm.
Why does Zebra thank John Wilson
Zebra thanks John Wilson for teaching him how to draw with his hurt arm.
How does Andrea's drawing affect Zebra?
Zebra thinks Andrea's is better than his drawing.
What might be motivating Zebra to find out more about John Wilson?
Zebra wants to know more about John Wilson.
Main Characters
Zebra, John Wilson.
Motivation
Zebra-He wants to get better. he wants to please Mr.Wilson. Mr.Wilson -Honor his friend Leon. Andrea- She wants Zebra to be pleasant. Mrs English- She wants Zebra to get into John Wilson's class.
Traits
Zebra-somber person. John Wilson- Serious,physical challenge. Andrea- physical challenge. Mrs.English-sweet impatheic.
