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Skellig Character - Coggle Diagram
Skellig Character
Michael: a 10-year-old boy, is the protagonist of the story and deeply cares for his sister, whose critical condition depresses him.
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He has a kind heart and brings to Skellig food, beer, and medication, thus ensuring his recovery from arthritis
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After meeting Mina, Michael learns to closely observe the things around him and to see the spiritual aspects of the world.
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Skellig: his nature is gradually revealed. In the beginning, he is depicted as a homeless man wearing a filthy black suit, eating flies.
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He suffers from arthritis, which by now is so severe that he cannot move by himself
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Eventually, he revives Michael's sister and thanks the children for their kindness, leaving them feathers as a lucky charm
Mina: meets Michael after he moves into the house next to hers; is a cheerful girl who always tries to distract Michael or lighten his mood when he is feeling sad.
she observes the things around her carefully using all her senses, which leads her to understand the world
she despises formal schooling because of the faulty curriculum and instruction methods. Mina shows a keen interest in birds, which she considers a symbol of freedom
When she teaches Michael about the spiritual component of the world, she forms a bond with him
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names of Michael's parents: are not mentioned in the story. They deeply care for Michael and are troubled because they do not know whether their baby will survive
Michael's mother tries to find comfort in spirituality, thinking that the baby is an angel who is not quite ready for Earth yet
his father immerses himself in work by renovating the derelict house that they have recently bought.
They never give up hope and in the end, Michael's mother dreams of Skellig reviving the baby
Mrs. Dando: is an auxiliary teacher and yard lady who understands that something is troubling Michael.
She has a kind heart, but her efforts to comfort Michael are usually ineffective.
When Michael stays at home for a few days to help his father around the house, she brings him homework.
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