Characters are really important in a novel. They help show the main ideas, but sometimes this can be tricky.

1. Different Points of View: Characters have their own opinions, which can sometimes clash with each other. This makes it hard to see what the author really means to say.

2. Flat Characters: Sometimes, authors don’t create enough depth in their characters. This makes them seem one-dimensional, meaning they only have one side to them. These flat characters can make the main message of the book unclear and leave readers feeling confused.

3. Mixed Messages: Characters can act in ways that don’t always make sense. This can confuse readers trying to understand what the characters are supposed to represent in the story.

Ways to Understand Better:

• Taking the time to read closely and analyze the text can help untangle these tricky parts. It makes you think harder.
• Talking with friends or teachers about the book can lead to new ideas that help make the themes clearer.
• Going back to read different parts of the story again can help you find hidden meanings you might have missed before.