Question: Based on the novel you have studied, write about an

event and how it affects one of the characters. Give evidence to

support your answer.

In the novel Catch Us If You Can, by Catherine McPhail, an event

that affects one of the characters in the story is when Rory takes Granda
out from Rachnadar, a home for the aged. After taking his Granda out from
Rachnadar, Rory decides to escape from the town where they both lived.
Their escape takes them to many places and they meet many
people who help them. Rory learns valuable lessons from these people.
For example, Rory learns about compassion and kindness from Sammy
and Rubys family. From Rob, Annie and Norma, Rory learns that there are
people in this world who would help others and the help comes in many
forms. When Norma reports Rory and Granda to the police, she does so
out of the kindness of her heart. This makes Rory touched and grateful.
This event has changed Rorys life. His life has changed for the
better when he and his Granda are reunited with Rorys father. Now, Rory
not only has a father, he also has new family members; a stepmother and
two stepsisters. Granda has also learned to accept and forgive Rorys
father and this makes Rory very happy.
Before this escape, Rory was worried about his Granda and as he
has to take up the responsibility of taking care of Granda, he cannot lead a
normal life of a young, growing boy. Finally, at the end of the story,
however, Rorys life has improved as there are certain services provided for
the elderly. He also has his father who is willing to take care of Granda
whom he has neglected for years. Due to this, Rory can lead a normal life
like his schoolmates. All these positive changes would not have happened
if Rory had not taken his Granda out from Rachnadar.

Question: Based on the novel you have studied, write about an event and
how it affects one of the characters. Give evidence to support your answer.
In the novel Catch Us If You Can, by Catherine McPhail, an event that affects
one of the characters in the story is _______________________________________
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Synopsis of the event: __________________________________________________

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How does the event change the characters life?
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Comparison of before and after the event :
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After the event, _________________________________________________________
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Conclusion : ___________________________________________________________
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