Characteristics: Brainstorm characteristics that accurately portray Jamal, William Forrester, and Cederic and how they change throughout the novel/film. Themes: 1. Overcoming Obstacles 2. Identity and Hot to Establish It 3. Perseverance in Achieving One's Goals Lessons Learned: 1. The Virtue of Perserverance 2. Breaking Away from Social Acceptance 3. Letting Go is the Way to Go

1. A question or two to think about: Good Discussion Questions, 2. To Kill a Mockingbird: another novel that may interest you 3. About Ron Suskind: Brief Bio

Two Unlikely Characters: Jamal & Cedric