The Protagonist Analysis

Protagonist: 16-year-old Jaqui was bullied throughout her life by her family and friends. She was forced out of her house at age 13 by her abusive father. Ever since then she’s been having to live with her aunt in a place where again she was bullied, but Jaqui stayed due to the fact that she didn’t have anywhere else to go.
Antagonist: The Antagonist in this story is her son, he is the reason that Jaqui doesn’t take her life. To her, she sees her son as an opportunity to try harder in life. Angel the baby was born two years later, after Jaqui Left the house, Angel’s father is a 30-year-old who raped Jaqui one cold night. Created conflict with her father not wanting a baby in the house that wasn’t his. Told her to pack up her stuff and leave.
Watched over Jaqui when her father (or son) kicked her out. Was torn apart when she found out her Granddaughter was pregnant, but still stood by her side. Will connect back to conflict by stopping her son from harming Jaqui’s younger sister. Will do all in her power to make sure her granddaughter has a bright future.
Kevin (best friend): Knew about Jaqui’s depression, but stayed quiet to protect her family. Told her not to do drugs and even told her they were going to kill her one day but she never listened. Also her lover he’s been best friends with her for 9 years, but Jaqui never thought about being more than best friends. Looked over the Baby when Jaqui was working two jobs and going to school. Was the first person who knew she had a problem, took her down to the hospital and there they gave her medication for her depression.

Setting: Rural Area- Austin Texas. Having to walk 5 miles to get to your nearest gas station.
Year- 1995 Time period where you have to bring honor to your family.
Point of View: First Person point of view
Conflict: Man vs Society. Had to deal with the pressures of others towards her. Feeling abandoned at times. Disgrace to family for getting pregnant young. Only way out was cutting her arms and doing drugs.