Seedfolks character organizer1011 - Kyrene School District

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Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman Character Analysis Chart

Character Name KIM

ANA

Age 9 years old

Born in 1915, came to Cleveland in 1919

Personality Serious, hopeful, determined, brave, big-hearted, sad, solemn, sober, quiet, thinker, upset that she never met her father, frustrated, different from the rest of her family

Stubborn, nosey, concerned, sneaky, suspicious, curious, sure of herself, caring, observant, quick to assume

Heritage Vietnamese

Rumanian (family from town of Groza)

Planted Lima beans ? 6 holes, 6 beans

Replanted the lima beans

WENDELL

In his 40s or 50s (middle aged)

Friendly, caring, sadness and worry kept to himself, hopeful towards others, cautious, not expressive,

Grew up on a little farm in Kentucky, white

Help grow the lima beans by watering them

Motivation Wants to stay emotionally connected to her father, who she never met

Thought that Kim was doing something bad so she wanted to "bust" Kim and dig up the beans; then, she felt bad about her actions & replanted the beans; ultimately she did "the right thing" Wanted to help Ana and save the lima beans

GONZALO

In 8th grade ? early or mid-teens

Smart, caring, responsible, happy, fits in quickly to being an American, social, mature

Guatemalan

Takes care of Tio Juan who planted general food seeds

To help Tio Juan become an "adult" = become more used to his new environment in America

Character Name LEONA

SAM

VIRGIL SAE YOUNG

Age Late 30's, 40's, or early 50's

78

Just finished 5th grade

Personality Determined, demanding, doesn't give up, perseverance, Passionate, (over?) confident, singleminded, experienced, helpful, generous Observant, passionate, calm and stable, friendly, warm, caring, talkative, pacifist/peaceful, accomplished, takes stances, activist Frustrated with and sorry for his father, acts bratty, pays attention to the world around him

Heritage Southern U.S./American, from Atlanta, GA

Jewish-American

Haitian

Planted Golden rod, "planted" hope (by removing garbage & giving others hope)

Pumpkins with the help of a Puerto Rican boy

Baby lettuce with his dad

Motivation Inspired by grandmother & to help community by cleaning the lot

Wants to bring the community together and help everyone become more friendly to each other

His dad wants to make money to buys things, like a bike for Virgil

40s or 50s Middle aged

Lonely, sad, timid, has trouble fitting in, nervous, worried, overcautious, scared, won't leave or talk to anyone (pre-garden), littlest things can make her happy,

Korean

Hot Peppers

To be part of the community, to get over her fears and be close to people, and to feel like a member of the community

Character Name CURTIS NORA

MARICELLA

AMIR

Age 28

Late 20s ? early 60s

16

Personality Conceited, thinks he is cool, devoted, regretful of his actions in the past, caring, learned to be more modest

Kind, caring, composed, formal/proper, helpful/obliging, observant, makes her work fun, sophisticated, intellectual Vain, self-conscious, mad, complaining, upset, jealous, competitive, dramatic, feisty, has an attitude

Heritage American ? possibly from Cleveland

Bristish from England

Mexican

30s ? 50s

Kind, honest, calm, friendly, helpful, positive perspective, brave

Indian

Planted Tomatoes

Helped Mr. Myles hollycocks, poppies, snapdragons (flowers)

Motivation To win back Latesha's heart; to impress her,make her happy and get her back

To help Mr. Myles thrive in sprite of his ill health

Radishes, Squash & Swiss Chard

Eggplants, Onions, Carrots & Cauliflower

Joined a group of pregnant teens run by Penny to get practice in caring for something and to witness the miracle of life. To remember his childhood, help the garden and to become friends with other people/be part of a community

Character Name FLORENCE

Age

Personality

Heritage

Planted

Motivation

65 +

Friendly, happy,

American ? from "hope" in the Help the garden,

protective of the

Colorado

garden and the remember county

garden, concerned,

community

life, and help the

proud of her

community flourish

neighborhood, ready

and willing, but not so

able, watcher, hopeful

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