Including Wen in the narrative helps the reader better understand Magda by highlighting Magda’s motivation. While both characters are after the special book, their intentions diverge significantly—Wen seeks power for personal gain, while Magda aims to use the curse's power to heal her country. This contrast underscores Magda's selflessness and commitment to her homeland, revealing the noble qualities that drive her journey.
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Magda is the main character in a fantasy novel. She is determined to find a special book that will help her reverse a curse placed on the land. The person who reverses the curse will consume the curse’s power and be able to use it however they want. Magda plans to use it to fix the damage the curse has done to her country.
There are several other characters in the book. Fig agrees to go with Magda to help her find the book and avoid trouble. He is a thoughtful friend who has helped Magda her whole life. Reya is a village woman who gives Magda advice. Reya used to go on adventures herself, and she has plenty of wisdom to share. Wen is an old classmate of Magda’s who is also after the book. If Wen gets the book, she will use the power to become the ruler of the land. Nate is Wen’s friend, who will help her at any costs and hopes to stand by her side when she eventually rules.
How does including Wen in the narrative help the reader better understand Magda?
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It highlights Magda’s selfishness.
It highlights Magda’s selfishness. - no response given
It highlights Magda’s wisdom.
It highlights Magda’s wisdom. - incorrect
It highlights Magda’s sense of adventure.
It highlights Magda’s sense of adventure. - no response given
It highlights Magda’s motivation.
It highlights Magda’s motivation. - no response given
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Based on the description, Magda is adventurous and brave; another character is wise.
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