The King of Sharks: A Native American Myth from Hawaii

Character Roles

Instructions:

  • Who is the protagonist and who is the Antagonist in the following short story?
  • How does the story let you know that one character is the protagonist and that another character is acting as the antagonist?
  • What specific cues does the story provide for the reader to know the roles of the characters in the conflict, theme, and plot?

The King of Sharks: A Native American Myth from Hawaii

Retold by S. E. Schlosser