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Rules of the Road

Theme: Loyalty Thematic Statement: Even though loyalty takes a commitment, it still gets the best out of everything. Author: Joan Bauer Setting: Chicago and Dallas in late 1980's Point of View: 1st person

__Jenna Boller__: A 16 year-old girl that is very determined. She is loyal and doesn't quit. She has a positive attitude and tries to help whenever she can. __Madeline Gladstone__: An up-tight elder that loosens up through the story when she is relaxed. She is in pain, but still wants to do things herself. __Elden__: Mrs. Gladstone's son is a cruel selfish jerk. He wants and needs money to make himself happy. He forces his mom out of her job, and tries to sell off her company.

Elden tries to sell Mrs. Gladstone's shoe company for money. He does this by forcing his mom out of her job and taking over the company. Jenna saves the company while Mrs. Gladstone is weak.

Mrs. Gladstone is considered old fashioned, because she thinks quality is most important. Her son Elden says that cheap shoes that are sold expensive is the best way to sell. Therefore he forces his mom (Mrs. Gladstone) out of her job so he can make money by selling the company.

Jenna's alcaholic father and her grandmother. She helps both and contributes to them to make their life better.

Yes, she was very descriptive and does a great job of writing a good story.