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The BFG

The BFG. Roald Dahl. By Jannelle Del Carmen. Summary of Plot. “The BFG,” by Roald Dahl, is about a little girl named Sophie and a big friendly giant. The Big Friendly Giant kidnapped Sophie from her orphanage when she caught a glimpse of him

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The BFG

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  1. The BFG Roald Dahl By Jannelle Del Carmen

  2. Summary of Plot “The BFG,” by Roald Dahl, is about a little girl named Sophie and a big friendly giant. The Big Friendly Giant kidnapped Sophie from her orphanage when she caught a glimpse of him blowing dreams to people. He did not want her to tell anybody about him. The BFG also wanted to be kept a secret because he feared that the people would confine him in a zoo if they discovered him. Sophie learns that the BFG is a kind giant who grants everyone dreams each night, blowing them through the windows of their homes with his enormous, dream trumpet. Not only this, but the BFG is also incredibly polite.  As a substitute to devouring human beings like the majority of other giants, he eats revolting snozzcumbers. They do not taste the least bit delicious, but it is the only thing edible in Giant Country, aside from people. Nonetheless, there were nine other colossal giants as well and every one appeared to be about 50 feet tall! These monsters were gobbling up humans all over the world for dinner. Upon hearing this, Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant are determined to warn the Queen of England before it is too late.  

  3. Conflict and Resolution Conflict: • There are nine, 50 feet tall giants who are gulping down people from all over the planet for supper. • Sophie and the BFG struggle to find a way to inform the Queen of England of the danger. • Resolution: • The BFG and Sophie lead the Queen of England and her soldiers to Giant Country, which is where the monsters live. They capture them with a net and drop them into a gigantic hole.

  4. Characters • Sophie • The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) • The Queen of England

  5. Setting • 20th Century • England

  6. Theme • “Where there's a will, there's a way.”

  7. Flashbacks • Foreshadowing • Allusions Devices

  8. Genre • Fantasy

  9. Background Information About Roald Dahl • Born on September 13, 1916 in Llandaff, Norway • Died on November 23, 1990 in Oxford, England • When brought up, Roald Dahl was highly aware of his Norwegian heritage and it influenced his books, the most recent being The Witches. • He was the center child of five children. • His mother's name was Sophie (the name of one of the main characters in the book the BFG. • He was born a storyteller, and a number of his books were based on his childhood experiences and other events (Boarding school, RAF pilot). • In 1953, Dahl married actress Patricia Neal. • They achieved five children together and he credits them for his accomplishments as a writer of children's books. • In 1983, he and Patricia Neal divorced and he remarried Felicity Dahl. • During this time, he authored some of his best books: The BFG, The Witches, and Matilda. • These tales, along with various other stories, such as Charlie and the Chocolate factory and James and the Giant Peach, have become favorites of several youngsters.

  10. I feel that the BFG is a fun, humorous, and imaginative book. Words can only express so much. People of all ages will obtain pleasure from reading this anecdote. I can constantly read this story and still feel a connection with the characters. Roald Dahl also comprises amusing adventures and dialogue. The BFG appeals to its readers as an all around remarkable book. My Opinion on the BFG

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