Question

Think about the main character in "Up the Slide." How would you describe this character? How does he respond to the situation in the story? Include details from the story to support your answer.

Answer 1

Your response may include these descriptions of Clay:

confident

brave

determined

young

strong

Seventeen-year-old Clay demonstrates these characteristics as he struggles several times trying to navigate the mountain but ultimately never gives up. When his attempt at zigzagging up and down the cliff fails, he nearly falls. However, he perseveres and decides to use his ax as a tool to help him gain a foothold as he climbs