We're reading a book in English class and my teacher asked us to 1. Note a character to whom you responded. and 2. note a location to which you could relate or that reminded you of a similar place/memory in your own experience. What does it mean by a character to whom I responded? and on the second one does it mean an actual location in the book or a certain part of the book that i related to? Thanks so much!
1. a character you liked or whom you understood well
2. a location (place) in the book
The character should be one that you like and feel that you have something in common with. Perhaps your experiences, beliefs, or feelings are similar. I suppose it could be a character toward whom you feel an intense hatred.
The place is an actual place in the book that you like. I relate to places I've actually seen in person or in a movie or a TV documentary.
When your teacher asks you to note a character to whom you responded, they are asking you to choose a character from the book who you connected with or had a strong reaction to, either positively or negatively. This character might have qualities or experiences that resonated with you, provoked an emotional response, or made you think deeply. It could be someone you found relatable, inspiring, intriguing, or even someone you disliked.
For the second question, when your teacher asks you to note a location to which you could relate or that reminded you of a similar place/memory in your own experience, they are giving you the freedom to choose either an actual location mentioned in the book or a certain part of the book that evoked memories of a similar place or experience from your own life.
If there is a specific location mentioned in the book that you personally relate to or have experienced something similar to, you can choose that. Alternatively, you can also choose a particular scene or description in the book that brought to mind a personal memory or a place that you have been to before.
In both cases, your teacher is looking for your personal response and connection to the book and its characters or settings.