eragon
By: Christopher Paolini
Summary
Eragon, a poor farm boy, lives in Alagaesia, a kingdom ruled by Galbatorix , a powerful but evil monarch. One day, Eragon discovers a beautiful stone that he soon realizes is a dragon's egg. When the creature hatches, Eragon sets forth on a path that could restore the glory of his homeland's legendary Dragon Riders and perhaps overthrow Galbatorix.
Setting
The setting of Eragon takes place in Alageasia the country of the humans homeland. Eragon lives in Carvahal the capitol of Alageasia.
Characters
The 3 main characters in Eragon are Eragon, Brom, and Sapphire. Brom is Eragons mentor and teacher and also his only friend. Sapphire is Eragons Dragon. She is always by his side and is with him from every step of the way.
Conflict
The conflict in Eragon is that Eragon is trying to escape Alagaesia as well as get half across the way to the Varden, a place that Brom says will take him as their own.
Series
Eragon is part of the Inheritance Series. It is the first book in the series and there are 3 more books. Eldest is the second, Brisinger is the third, and Inheritance is the fourth and last book in the series
Theme
The theme in Eragon is to never give up. Eragon is faced with the death of his uncle as well as his brother leaving him. Eragon has to try all of the way and to never give up.