Question

Which two character types best fit this description of Penny?

Penny’s grandmother lived in an old house in a small town. Every summer, Penny’s parents would make Penny visit her grandmother. Penny didn’t like leaving her friends. She would rather spend her vacation going to the beach or watching movies. Her grandmother kept a small garden in the backyard. She always tried to teach Penny about gardening. Although not interested at first, Penny found growing vegetables, flowers, and fruits quite enjoyable. She also began to enjoy spending time with her grandmother. In the end, Penny began to look forward to visiting her grandmother each year.

Answer 1

According to the literary text, Penny's character type best fits the description of a protagonist who is quite dynamic.

Explanation:

• Throughout the story, penny's character changes a lot. She is not a flat character. The whole story revolves around her.

• She does not portray a foil character. Since foil characters are always in opposition with protagonists.

• Penny is shown to be a very friendly girl who lives with her grandmother. She likes to go out and spend time with her friends having fun.