1) What is the protagonist or main character's name? Describe the character in detail.
The Protagonists name is Mike. Mike is A boy within a lot of extra-curricular activities. He plays almost every sport at the school. Mike also has some scholarships from a handful of schools. Mike is also electronically active.Mike's dad looks like he used to be an athlete.
2) Describe the setting and why it is important.
The setting will take place in the school that Mike attends. It also takes place in the gym and also at his house. Mike's house is filled with trophies and with lots of sports things (Football,Basketball,Baseball,etc.). Mike also wears active gear such as tight shirts and shorts. His friends are not as fit as him but still fit.
3) What does the protagonist or main character want?
The protagonist wants to be more interactive with his peers. Him and his friends run 4 times around the track
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Mike is trying to decide to whether or not to keep the phone. He talks to him self saying the pros and cons of having and not having the phone. Mike arguing with himself does not realize that he is close to the staircase. Mike as he picks up his ball representing sports weighs them next to each other seeing which one is important. All of a sudden Mike accidentally drops the phone down the stairs. The slow motion shot shows how caring Mike is of the phone. The phone does not turn on and Mike is livid. Mike later throws the phone to the side of his room. Mike improves in all his sports he becomes more active he breaks the record for track. he regains all of his scholarships back. His friends can't keep up with him in running and he is oath gives him another award for best runner. Mike goes back to where he threw the phone and picks it up and says you are the worst thing that ever happened to me. throws it to the side because his friends are calling his. The phone then turns on by it's
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