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Eli Singthong Eragon. Christopher Paolini Alfred A. Knopf 2003. Introduction to Eragon. The story is happening in land known as Alagaseia A boy named Eragon discovers a strange stone only to soon find out that it is a dragon egg This turns his world upside down
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Eli SingthongEragon Christopher Paolini Alfred A. Knopf 2003
Introduction to Eragon • The story is happening in land known as Alagaseia • A boy named Eragon discovers a strange stone only to soon find out that it is a dragon egg • This turns his world upside down • The dragon’s name is Saphira • He soon faces threats ordered by King Galbatorix
Eragon/Protagonist • Eragon is the main character of the story • He is a fifteen year old boy • He is a pure-hearted evil extinguisher • Eragon is named after a very famous dragon-rider
King Galbatorix/Antagonist • Not much is mentioned in Eragonabout the king • He is the reason for the struggles that Eragon and Saphira face throughout the story
Brom • Brom is a storyteller of the ancient dragon riders, but he himself is a rider and helps Eragon on his quest
The Ra'zac • The Ra’zac are creatures that work for King Galbatorix and take care of dragon sightings • The Ra’zac are chased by Eragon and Saphira and also chase them
Murtagh • Murtagh is great archer who comes just in the knick of time • He is also a very questionable character, because he is siding with the side that killed his father
Reviews • These critics say the book itself is quite entertaining and enjoyable but that it lacks originality. http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/Christopher-Paolini/Eragon.html • The critics here say the novel is simply wonderful. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/113436.Eragon