Creative+Writing

1. Positive: Anyone who drinks the elixir has a longer time to do what they like. Great political and global leaders have the ability to live forever. People you love never have to die You won't have to go through the pain and misery of losing a pet You can learn everything, and bring the knowledge of the past into the future. In a sense, you can preserve the past. Quenches thirst

Negative: If you take the elixir and the people you love don't, you'll see them all die. It enables bad people to live forever It could cause overpopulation and then there wouldn't be enough food. It could cause a riot over access to the fountain There could be a dispute over ownership of the fountain Certain things from the past may not be good to bring into the future.

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 * What do you know about this character now that s/he doesn’t yet know? ﻿ He doesn't know that he will kill himself after taking the elixir out of his friend's devotion to the lord.
 * What is this character’s greatest flaw? Co-dependancy and susceptibility to pier pressure
 * What do you know about this character that s/he would never admit? He still sleeps with a Teddy bear
 * What is this character’s greatest asset? He's a voice of reason and
 * If this character could choose a different identity, who would s/he be? ﻿He would be someone from an era of importance, perhaps someone in Roman government, or one of Jesus' disciples
 * What music does this character sing to when no one else is around? Hymns
 * In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith? At first, the government and society. At the end, God and Jesus.
 * What is this character’s favourite movie? Saving Private Ryan
 * Does this character have a favourite article of clothing? Favourite shoes? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">﻿He loves his green argyle sweater vest and red and blue striped tie.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Does this character have a vice? Name it. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">﻿Over studying, he always pushes himself too hard.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Name this character’s favourite person (living or dead). <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> He admires the Frankish king Charlemagne, but at the end there is no doubt JESUS!
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s secret wish? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">He wishes to live forever
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s proudest achievement? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">﻿Getting a scholarship to Harvard
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">His entire high school years.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s deepest regret? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Never standing up to anyone who looked down on him.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s greatest fear? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Failure; he doesn't want to lead an unsuccessful life.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s most devastating moment. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Getting a 'C' in high school
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s greatest achievement? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s greatest hope?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Does this character have an obsession? Name it. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Education, learning. Being the best he can be academically.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s greatest disappointment?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s worst nightmare?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Whom does this character most wish to please? Why? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">﻿He wants to please EVERYBODY. he is a people pleaser, but the person he most wants to please is his best friend, the person he loves most.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s mother. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">kind, sweet and caring. Always supportive of her son, but never pushy.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s father. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">A hardworking labourer, uneducated. Exactly what my character doesn't want to be. An honest and hardworking man.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">If s/he had to choose, with whom would this character prefer to live? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">New York, a centre of business where he wants to make a difference.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Where does this character fall in birth order? What effect does this have?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s siblings or other close relatives. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">He's an only child; he has his parents whom he lives with, and his elderly grandmother.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s bedroom. Include three cherished items. <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">His bedroom is full of business report magazines, it is very neat and plain. Among his most treasured possessions are his honour roll certificate (three of them), his acceptance letter into Harvard, and a cross giving to him by his best friend.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s birth date? How does this character manifest traits of his/her astrological sign?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">If this character had to live in seclusion for six months, what six items would s/he bring?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Why is this character angry?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What calms this character?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe a recurring dream or nightmare this character might have.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">List the choices (not circumstances) that led this character to his/her current predicament.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">List the circumstances over which this character has no control.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What wakes this character in the middle of the night? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Homework
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">How would a stranger describe this character? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Very polished looking young man.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What does this character resolve to do differently every morning? <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Study harder, move forward.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Who depends on this character? Why?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">If this character knew s/he had exactly one month to live, what would s/he do?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">How would a dear friend or relative describe this character?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character’s most noticeable physical attribute?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">What is this character hiding from him/herself?
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Write one additional thing about your character.

3. Describe the setting. Red Deer, Alberta. An average lower class suburban neighborhood, in a small townhouse.

4. What is the main conflict? Chris has an internal conflict about religion and his personal belifs. He is also faced with wether he actually wants to live forever.

5. How does the main character change over the course of the story? Chris becomes wiser, religious, and also learns a lot about both life and death. He realises his mistakes, but feels he cannot compensate them, so he taked his own life out of greif.

6. Describe the use of Irony in your story. It's ironic that Chris spends all of his money on an elixir to live forever, but ends up taking his own life. He also could have used the money to save his best friend's life. There is also irony in the message that God causes both life and death.

7. What symbols are present in your story? When Anthony 'pulls him over', it means that Chris is dying. Also, cancer represents death in this story. 8. What is the theme of your story? The theme of my story is that everybody dies, and it is a part of life. Another smaller theme is that a best friend is someone who will always be there for you, (like Chris and Anthony were for each other), in your time of need (Anthony's cancer), even when you make a mistake (like Chris did, by buying/drinking the elixir). Also, I included faith as a theme, because it helped Anthony through hard times.