Characters on “Miracle on 34th

Street”8th Grade

KrisInsert picture.

Traits Textual Evidence

He has anger issues. Kris: [Kris takes his cane and hits Sawyer in the head...] (pg.17)

He is very kind to children. Kris: “Lovely little girl you have here.”(pg.7)

His beard is real. Susan: “He’s a nice old man. His whiskers are real.” (pg.6)

He knows everything about the reindeer. Kris: “Donder’s antlers have four points instead of three. Still I, don’t suppose…” (pg.1)

He thinks that he is santa. Kris: “That’s because it’s real, like I’m really Santa Claus.” (pg.6)

What is his opinion about Santa Claus?

He believes in Santa Claus because he thinks he’s Santa.

Names of group members: Jessica Lovell, Makayla Kent, Kent Hulsey, Bishop Slater, & Micah Jameson.

FredInsert Picture

Traits Textual Evidence

He likes Doris. “...I must confess...I’m fond of Susan...but I wanted to meet you.(Doris)”, (p.3).

He is a friendly person. “...sit down and please have a cup of coffee with me…”,(p.3).

He believes in fairy tales. ¨ I see she doesn't believe in Santa Claus, either...No Santa Claus, No fairy tales, no fantasies of any kind, is that it?¨(p.3)

He tries to convince people ( lawyer) “...when you talk to him you might feel differently about him.”(Fred) ,(p.6)

He is inviting. “I’m alone in my apartment...if you’d like to move in with me…”,(p.13)

What is his opinion toward Santa Clause?

He believed in Santa Claus.

Names of group members:Hunter Clark, Anna Mattel, Tyler Souder, Carlos Delacruz, and Adam Flanigan

Doris

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Traits Textual Evidence

She has a daughter pg.3 ¨ Hello. I´m Susan mother¨.

Doesn’t believe in fairytales “there goes santa” “don't even mention the name-Doris” page 3

She is protective over her daughter ¨Whether you agree or not, i must ask you to respect my wishes regarding Susan. She´s my responsibility and i must bring her up as i see fit.¨ Page 6

Works at Macy’s department store. pg.0 “Doris Walker, of Macy’s department store”

What is her opinion toward Santa Clause?

Doris opinion towards Santa was she didn't believe in Santa in fact she tries to get her daughter susan to not believe either Haley Thrasher, Luis Barrón, Madi Richards, Connor Sosebee.

SusanTraits Textual Evidence

She’s a little girl. Kris: “I’ll bet you’re in first grade” (pg.7)

Susan doesn’t know any fairy tales. Susan: “Oh, one of those. I don’t know any.” (pg.2)

She’s the daughter of Doris. Susan: “Yes, I see what you mean, Mother” (pg.7)

She wants to believe in Santa. Susan: “But when he spoke Dutch to that girl, he was so…”(pg.7)

She doesn’t play with the other kids...she thinks they play silly games.

Susan: “I don’t play much with them. They play silly games.” (pg.12)

What is her opinion toward Santa Clause?

She wants to believe.

Names of Group Members:Madelyn Nash, Shelbi Parris, and Aldo Martinez

Sawyer Traits Textual Evidence

● He is a psychologist Pg:9 We could if Mr. Sawyer talked to him. Of course he’s a psychologist.

● He is married pg.10 … your wife is on the phone…Said Sawyer's Secretary pg. 10

● He is a fraud pg.17 … your job here it to give intelligence test, passing yourself off as a psychologist. Said Kris

● He thinks that Kris is crazy pg.11...Yes,he did,but he lacked concentration.; He should be placed in a mental institution.

What is his opinion about Santa Claus?Sawyer thinks he is crazy.

Names of Group Members: Yexon Cruz, Sam Dean, Steven Gilbert, Makayla Hayes, William Townsend

Harper Traits Textual Evidence

He’s a judge. ( Pg. 20) Harper is about to sign the commitment papers...

He is a Grandpa. “Fine way to treat their grandfather!”(p.21)

Is putting Santa Claus on trial. Mrs. Harper says, “...Any man who’d put Santa Claus on trial for lunacy.” (p.21)

He can be patient. Mr. Harper said “holding the trial open because some believe and some don’t.” (p.25)

He is mature, but can be stubborn and brutally honest.

“I’m an honest man, and nobody’s going to hold it against me for doing my duty as I see it.” (p. 21)

What is his opinion about Santa Claus? He changes his opinion on santa from A I do not believe in him attitude to a really caring attitude towards kris.

Names of Group Members: Ruby Robinson, David Mcconnell, Noah Young, Eden Cumby