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Elements of Plot

Story Facts

Is Brian’s Song fictional or non-

fictional?

Non-fictional

Who is William Bline?

The story’s author

What time period does the story

take place?

1960’s

Civil Rights Movement

Why is the city of Chicago important

to the story?

It’s the SETTING

What genre is Brain’s Song?

Teleplay

The character diagnosed with

cancer

Brian Piccolo

The character whose knee is

injured in Part 1

Gale Sayers

The name of the Bear’s coach

Coach Halas

The name of Brian’s wife

Joy Piccolo

The name of the character that dies before Brian does

Patti Lucas

The major conflict in Part 2 is...

Brian’s fight with cancer

The climax of Part 2 is...

Brian being diagnosed with

cancer

The resolution of Part 2 shows...

Brian’s positive affect on all the

people around him

What event foreshadows

Brian’s death?

The death of Patti after her operation

One theme of the story is...

Answers will vary

Example: It is best to remain positive and optimistic despite

tough circumstances

What happens at the beginning of

Part 2 that shows Brian may be sick?

He is losing weight and running slower

What emotions does Brian feel

when he is ordered to go home to see

Dr. Fox?

Anger, frustration, nervousness

What qualities does Joy reveal during Brian’s

illness?

Dedication, compassion, fear

Why is it symbolic that McCaskey

closes the blinds in Brian’s hospital

room?

Darkness and the end of Brian’s life

Mr. Eberle is silent about the

operation. What does this suggest or

imply?

The news or outcome is not

good

a superficial appearance or

illusion of something

façade

to keep one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one

step in any direction

pivot

strength of physical constitution; power to endure disease, fatigue, privation,

etc.

stamina

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

disheartened

boldly rude or disrespectful;

insulting

insolent

Make your wager

How old was Brian Piccolo when he

died?

Brian Piccolo was 26 years old when he died of cancer