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Joey breaks into Goldman’s shop at night, confronts the old man for the money, and after an intense exchange, Goldman reveals that it is hidden under the floor in the cupboard, leading to a struggle where Goldman hits Joey with an oil lamp,
Climax
Realizing the shop is on fire, Joey grabs his bag and escapes, leaving Goldman behind, and as he looks back at the flames, he briefly considers Goldman’s fate but chooses to run away, revealing his selfishness.
Falling Action
Joey Kerrigan arrives in London in January 1912, optimistic about his luck and believing he will soon be rich, and he finds a cheap room near Tower Bridge while claiming to be lucky and able to find work easily.
Exposition
Over the next three months, Joey resorts to theft to survive while boasting about his luck, and he overhears a conversation in a pub about a significant amount of money kept by Theo Goldman in his shop, igniting his interest in stealing it.
Rising Action
The story concludes with Joey running from the burning shop with a bag full of stolen money, feeling triumphant and believing he can start anew, embodying his belief in “Joey’s luck.”
Resolution
Which genre best fits this story?
fairy tale
crime
horror
adventure
What is the main conflict of the story?
Man vs Nature
Man vs Man
Man vs himself
Man vs Technology
What is the primary internal conflict that Joey Kerrigan faces in the story?
His relationship with his landlord
His desire for wealth
His desire for wealth versus the ethical implications of his
His struggle to find a job
How does Joey justify his criminal behavior?
By saying he is being unfairly treated
By believing he is destined for greatness
By claiming he needs to survive
By blaming his upbringing
What event represents the climax of Joey’s external conflict?
His first theft
His confrontation with Theo Goldman
His arrival in London
His interaction with Mr. Webber
What does the fire in Goldman’s shop symbolize in the context of Joey’s actions?
The end of his luck
The consequences of his choices
A new beginning for Joey
The warmth of friendship
Why is Joey considered an antagonist in the story?
He is the main character
He has a good relationship with Goldman
His actions are self-serving and harmful to others
He shows significant remorse for his actions
Joey’s belief in “Joey’s luck” helps him cope with guilt and moral questions.
True
False
Joey’s actions positively impact the community around him.
False
True
The confrontation between Joey and Goldman illustrates a predator-prey dynamic.
False
True
Joey actively seeks redemption for his criminal actions throughout the story.
True
False
