Maniac+Magee+(O)+-+Literary+Elements

= Theme = The theme of this story is that everyone has problems. Maniac Magee has many problems in this story. First Maniac's parents die and he live with his aunt and uncle. Maniac runs away from his aunt and uncle because he is annoyed by them fighting all the time. Maniac begins running until he meets Amanda and goes and lives with her. = Setting = This book mainly takes place in Pennsylvania, but it takes place in a lot of places in Pennsylvania. It takes place in Two Mills, Holidaysville, and Bridgeport.

= Problem/Solution = The problem is that Maniac Magee can’t seem to find a good spot to live. He wants a family that will give him a safe place to sleep in at night instead of him just living on the streets. He searches and searches for a home. All the boy wants is to live a normal life as a normal boy. When Maniac meets Amanda Beale, he believes that she will like him and want him to come live with her family. But things are a little different. However, at the end of the story Amanda invites Maniac to come and live with her family.

Character Description
Jeffrey Lionel Magee He is a boy from Bridgeport whose parents died. He doesn't have any address. Like many he is a Protagonist. Mars Bars He is an African American who is an antagonist. Mars ends up becoming Maniacs friend. He calls Maniac names and kicks him out of the Beale's home. John McNab He throws very fast fastballs, but Maniac hits them all. Then John throws a frogball at him. John is an antagonist. Amanda Beale She is a protagonist African American. She thinks of Jeffrey as her brother. Earl Grayson He is a man who finds Maniac and cares for him. Maniac learns to like him and they live together until he dies.