For Extra Credit:

In a detailed essay create a character sketch by answering the following questions about the character of your choice:

Malachy (Sr.) McCourt Angela McCourt Mrs. Finucane Malachy (Jr.) McCourt Frank McCourt Laman

How is this character presented at the beginning of the text?
How does this character relate to others around him/her?
How does this character change throughout the course of the memoir?
What conflicts / crisis (if only) does this character face?
How would you describe this character?
What important ideas/beliefs does this character reveal to you?