When he has a broken leg and a cracked skull, despite the severe pain, he drags himself to the Hatching ceremony even though he has a slim chance of impressing a dragon.
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Keevan
Keevan and the Dragon
Keevan is considered as an underdog because he was the smallest candidate to be a dragon rider. (The title can give you a clue)
He gets hit by the big guy
Beterli wants Keevan to think that he's been removed from the candidacy.
Keevan, the main character in "The Smallest Dragonboy" by Anne McCaffrey, is depicted as a young boy, likely in his early teenage years. His exact age is not specified in the story.
Heth chooses Keevan as his dragonrider because Keevan displays qualities such as courage, determination, and compassion. Despite his small size and inexperience, Keevan shows loyalty and a strong bond with Heth, making him an ideal partner for their adventures together. Heth sees potential in Keevan and believes in his ability to become a great dragonrider.
The problem in this story is that Beterli is always teasing Keevan of his height. Beterli gets in a fight with Keevan and get Keevan from going to the Impression, but Keevan does not give up and goes to the Impression.
An external conflict is when beterli fought with keevan and broke his skull and leg. An internal conflict is when keevan fears that he wont be at the impression to impress a dragon.
Berterli is a bully, so his motivation is seeing other people dicouraged.So, Beterli tries to beat Keevan up and discourage him.
"The Smallest Dragon Boy" is written in third person limited point of view, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist Keevan. The reader is able to see the story unfold from Keevan's perspective, experiencing his challenges and triumphs as he strives to prove himself as a dragonrider.
Keevan is reluctant to tell Lessa what really happened because he is embarrassed and ashamed of his actions. He is afraid of being judged or ridiculed by others, including Lessa. Additionally, Keevan may also fear the consequences of admitting the truth.