In 3-4 complete sentences answer the following questions about Josh, the narrator of The Crossover.
What was your initial impression of Josh at the beginning of the book? How has Josh's character evolved/developed over the course of the novel? What events of the poem confirmed or changed your opinion of him?
(3 points)
Initially, my impression of Josh was that he was a talented and passionate basketball player, but also somewhat arrogant and self-absorbed. However, as the novel progresses, I saw Josh mature and learn valuable lessons about teamwork, family, and responsibility. Events such as his brother's health scare and their father's absence confirmed my belief that Josh was capable of growth and change. Overall, my opinion of Josh shifted from seeing him as just a talented athlete to a well-rounded and empathetic character.
Shorter
At the beginning of the book, my initial impression of Josh was that he was a talented but arrogant basketball player. Throughout the novel, Josh's character evolved as he matured and learned important life lessons about family and responsibility. Events such as his brother's health scare and their father's absence confirmed and changed my opinion of Josh, showing his growth and development as a person.
Even more shorter
At first, I saw Josh as a skilled but self-centered basketball player. As the novel progressed, Josh matured and learned about teamwork and family. Events like his brother's illness and their father's absence confirmed and changed my opinion of him, showing his growth and development.
