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Research Paper "Eragon"
A CHARACTER SKETCH OF THE
PROTAGONIST IN CHRISTOPHER
PAOLINI’S ERAGON

A Research Paper
Presented to the
High School Department
Holy Angel University

by

Zwitsel P. Suarez Cristle Yumul
Alyssa Joy S. Somera Lorenz A. Zamora
Pamela Joy P. Sotto Mark Louie S. Venzon
Aira Joy Teopaco Ian Jasper Villena

to

Mrs, Anna Ruby S. Perez
1 March 2011

“Eragon”

Controlling Purpose: To show the traits of the protagonist in Christopher Paolini’s “Eragon” through character analysis.

1. Introduction 1.1. Background of the author 1.2. Summary of the novel 1.3. Definition of terms 1.3.1. Protagonist 1.3.2 Character analysis 1.3.3. Trait 1.3.4. Dragon Rider 1.3.5. Urgal 1.3.6. Varden 1.3.7. Ra’zac 1.3.8. Alagaësia 1.3.9. The Spine

2. Body 2.1. Background of Eragon 2.2. Traits of Eragon 2.2.1. Brave 2.2.2. Vigilant 2.2.3. Kind 2.2.4. Responsible 2.2.5. Determined 2.2.6. Persevere

3. Conclusion References

Chapter 1

Introduction

Eragon is chosen to be the focus of the study because he is the main character of the story. And the researchers will brainstorm and share some ideas how to present the character of Eragon creatively.

The story talks about dragons and dragon riders who live in a magical kingdom. People live peacefully there until one day, a young dragon rider betrays his race. His name is Galbatorix. He kills all dragons and riders because he wants to be the most powerful in the kingdom. Becoming successful, he rules the kingdom of Alagaesia. But there is this Elven lady, who is a princess, taking care of the last dragon egg, which is their last and only hope. She sends it to the Spine and there, a young farm boy sees it in the middle of the forest. This young poor boy named Eragon thinks it was a precious blue stone. He tries to sell it but no one gets it. Until one day, he sees the egg cracking. He is amazed because he sees a cute little



References: Paolini, C. (2002). Eragon. New York: Alfred A. Knopf publishing house. “Christopher Paolini” Retrieved February 10, 2011, From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Paolini. “About the Author” Retrieved February 10, 2011, From www.Alagaesia.com. “Eragon Summary” Retrieved February 10, 2011, From http://www.wikisummaries.org/Eragon. “Protagonist” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protagonist. “Character Analysis” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/character+analysis. “Trait” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/trait. “Dragon Rider” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://www.shurtugal.com/wiki/index.php5/Dragon_Rider. “Urgal” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://inheritance.wikia.com/wiki/Urgal. “Varden” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://inheritance.wikia.com/wiki/Varden. “Ra’zac” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://inheritance.wikia.com/wiki/Ra’zac. “Alagaësia” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://inheritance.wikia.com/wiki/Alaga%C3%ABsia. “The Spine” Retrieved February 15, 2011, From http://inheritance.wikia.com/wiki/The_Spine “Bravery” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bravery. “Vigilance” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigilance. “Kindness” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindness. “Responsibility” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/responsibility.html. “Determinedness” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://www.thefreedictionary.com/determinedness. “Perseverance” Retrieved February 25, 2011, From http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/perseverance.

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