Champion
By: Marie Lu; Sydney Jantzen; Block 2
Background Information
Prodigy takes you deeper into the revolution. June and Day have escaped from the republic's stronghold in Las Vegas just as the Elector Primo dies, leaving his son, Anden, to take his place. But is the new Elector anything like his father? And was joining the Patriot rebels the right decision for June and Day?
The trilogy concludes with Champion. The outbreak of a deadly new virus causes panic in the colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities. June is the online who knows the key to her country's defense. But can she ask the one she loves to give up everything?
Characters
June: A 17 year old fighter (shooting, martial arts, etc.) that is also independent, unless Day is in the picture. June rarely cries, unless she thinks about her family-like Day. June is also in love with Day even though she has never said it...she knows she does...until it becomes too late. June has some scratches and bruises, but isn't hurt nearly as much as Day. June has long, dark brown/black hair, she is also very skinny. June is professional-from her work with the military. June is also a protagonist.
Anden: The new elector, at age 15, is in competition with Day for June. June still loves Day. Anden realizes that he is in no place to compete for Day. Anden is professional and always has a straight face on. He never cries, nor ever smiles (except maybe once-because of June).
Anden does what is right for his country, winning over there support...with the help of Day. Anden has short dark hair, and is very skinny. Anden would be considered a supporting character.
June and Day
(Turns out-he didn't do it.)
Champion Book Cover
June's sacrifice
"Let him live.
Please don't take him away from this world. Please don't let him die here in my arms, not after everything we've been through together, not after You've taken so many others. Please, I beg you, let him live. I am willing to sacrifice anything to make this happen-- I am willing to do anything You ask. Maybe You'll laugh at me for such a naïve promise, but I mean it in earnest, and I don't care if it makes no sense or seems impossible. Let him live. Please. I can't bear this a second time."
You'll have to read the books to see what happens. :)
Theme
Setting
Conflict and Plot
Champion Comic Strip
IF YOU PROCEED TO READ THE BOOK SERIES...DO NOT READ THIS! DON'T EVEN READ THE COMIC.
This is what the very last page says...June and Day always wondered what it would be like if they met in a normal way. And after a memory loss incident, Day didn't remember who June was and they finally got to meet in the way they had wished.
Republic and Colonies
The map in red is a map of the whole world. (As you can see, continental drift has taken a toll on the world.)
The End
At the end (10 years later) Day finally starts to remember June-he says this.
Symbolism
In the book, Thomas (one of June's colleagues) had a smear of grease from a gun in which was on her brother's dead body. This means that Thomas was her brother's killer.
Day's real name is Daniel Altaan Wing. He chose the name Day, because when he was living on the streets he said that everyone took it day by day.
Day wanted to symbolize his love and affection for June, he made a paper clip ring. On the streets (people didn't have money) to propose to someone you would make a paper clip ring. June made one for Day too.
Book Recommendation
***WARNING*** THIS BOOK HAS EXPLICIT CONTENT AND LANGUAGE
Prodigy
Him
Her
He said it...not me.
Why Day....why???
Day
When June and Day first met.
June's Thoughts
June said it!
THE END...
At one point in the series, June and Day had wondered what it would've been like if they met like regular people. Well, in the end they got a chance to start there relationship over...like normal people.