John T. Unger, a teenager from the Mississippi River town of Hades, is sent to a private boarding school near Boston. During the summer he visits the homes of his classmates, the majority of whom are from wealthy families

4. Direct Characters:
John T. Unger

5. Percy Washington

6. Kismine Washington

7. Jasmine Washington

8. Braddock Washington

9. Colonel Fitz Norman
Washington

10. Setting
The story takes place on
1920 at:
• The Rocky Mountains
• Hades

11. EXPOSITION: John is off to prep school.
RISING ACTION: Percy's father has a diamond as big as the Ritz, and the
diamond must be hidden at all costs.
CLIMAX: An air strike, escape under cover of night, an attempt to
bribe God, and a giant explosion
FALLING ACTION: Kismine reveals the jewels.
RESOLUTION: The three survivors make plans to live and work in Hades.

12. POINT OF VIEW: THEMES:
3rd. P.S RELIGION
Washingtong State through the eyes of an
outsider.
WEALTH
VISIONS OF AMERICA
Cryptic message about youh YOUTH
FREEDOM