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 * Create a new WIKI page using your initials and the name of your novel(s) as the title. Link it to your main page.
 * As you read your story, pay attention to the following:
 * 1) Name the major character(s). Name the minor character(s). In what ways do the minor character(s) affect the main character(s)?
 * 2) What decision(s) has a character made that you totally disagree with. Tell why you disagree with it.
 * 3) How does this story change your thinking?

Write your ideas on your WIKI page. This should be an ongoing assignment throughout the week. As you read more chapters, add more information. Your insights can be written using bullet points, using short sentences, or writing paragraphs - your choice.

Due date: Friday, March 9

Corrie Betsie Father ten Karel-Corrie loves Karel and him getting married really affected her because Karel broke her heart Tante Jan-kept everyone straight and doing what they needed to(died of diabetes) Tante Anna- Mama- was a great role for Corrie and Betsie and both became better people because of her and what she did for others Tine-married Willem(Corrie had them meet) Willem-Corrie met Karel through her brother Nollie- she affected Corrie because Nellie got all the boys Tante Bep- Dr. van Veen-looked after Tante Jan(Tine was his daughter and married Betsies and Corries brother)
 * CHARACTERS**
 * **Main Characters:**
 * **Minor Characters:**

All of the minor characters play a role in the major characters life. Some more than others but without each one of the minor characters, the major characters lives would be different. They all play a role in this story and add something new and different. They influence their lives, conversations, and they person they major characters are. Exactly...but more specific explanations are needed. > One decision that I do not agree with is that Corrie was in charge of preparing the chemicals for Tante Jans diabetes. The process was very tricky and everything had to be perfect. Though Corrie ended up doing a good job, I think the doctor should have been in charge of doing something that will tell you life or death pretty much.
 * **THINGS I DISAGREE WITH**
 * Another decision I do not agree with is how Karel's parents would only let him marry somone his parents want and approve of. "You don't know Karel's family. They've wanted one thing since he was a small child. They've sacrificed for it, planned for it, built their whole lives around it. Karel is to..'marry well' is the way I think they put it," said Corries brother, Willem. I think this is very wrong. Everyone should be able to choose who they marry. Marriage is not an image but is when you love someone so it is ridiculous of his parents to be so concerned about how his son will look to others.
 * I also disagree with Betsie's and Corrie's decision to never marry. Just because Betsie cannot have children doesn't really mean she should make a final decision to never marry because marriage isn't just about having kids. Also when Karel was getting married, Corrie made a final choice that she would never marry because she believed he was the only one. I just don't think it is right to make such a big decision to quickly and never change your mind. Maybe if they kept the option and idea open they would have found someone they would want to marry.


 * This story changes my thinking. I can see that Corrie and Betsie had a hard life already. They lost a lot of loved one when they were fairly young and had to work a lot around the house and at the watch shop. They also stayed positive and you can tell have a good heart. This story makes me realize how tough lives can be but that didn't stop their family from continuing to give others more and helping them in their time of need even when they were going through really tough times. Their family is fulled of great role models who put their lives before others no matter what they are going through. They are also very faithful and when they are looking for guidance and answers they look and pray to God. They are great examples of living a faithful and selfless life.
 * Absolutely!! I also think that knowing this really happened and Corrie ten Boom survived this makes me feel so blessed that I did not have to live through this time in history and not in Germany or Poland.