Cause and Effect - Question 3

Last week we discussed cause and effect in class. Today, I would like you to take one event in your novel, and show the many different causes that led to your event. Was there any point where the characters could have changed the outcome? What would happen then? For example, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, what would have happened if Ron and Hermione had not accompanied Harry down the trap door after Quirrell?

Characters

Who is the main character in your novel? What is he/she like? Brave, intelligent, cowardly, loyal, ethical? How do you know? Does your character make good decisions? Would you be friends or hang out with your character? Why or why not? Remember to give examples from your book or real life.