Response # 5: Sub-plots   In the last response you focused on how the story began "the introductory incident". In this response explain how the author is using sub plots or complications (the "smaller" problems) in the plot to keep the readers attention and to move the story forward.   Are the sub-plots in your book moving the story forward toward a climax orare they a distraction?    In your response you may need to use events that may extend over several pages. In this case a direct quote may not be possible so you will need to state the specific events and then put a page number after to indicate where in the book that event occurred.   For example:             In Holes, Sachar has Stanley teaching Zero to read which cause conflict with the warden, the other campers, and the guards (pages 106-116). This complication eventually leads to Zero attacking Sir. This subplot was very effective. Stanley forms a true friendship with Zero as he teaches him to read. It is through this that Zero's past is revealed. His mother use to leave Zero at the park for the day. When the boys are talking they realize this is the park Stanley played in. When Zero was abandoned by his mom he slept in that park for several nights.                Eventually Zero runs away from Camp Green Lake and once again finds himself "homeless" in a sense. Stanley from before would have been too scared to help Zero. The Stanley who has been shaped by events at Camp Green Lake eventually pursues Zero and takes care of him. There are many 'full circle moments' in this story and this is one of them. This sub plot works well as it does eventually lead to the climax and resolution of the story.