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Is Robert the antagonist in this story? Why or why not?
Robert both is what the protagonist wants and what keeps her from getting what she wants, so there are valid arguments for him being and not being the antagonist. Students should consider what the actual definition of an antagonist is, and the ways that this story both conforms to and challenges what they have learned about story structure. What does it mean for a character to be the obstacle that prevents someone from connecting with him?
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Why does Margot feel so obligated to Robert?
Margot seems to feel that being sexually appealing to someone, flirting with them and going on a date with them and going home...
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