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Motivation In Cam's 'Copper Devil'

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BMX BRAVERY The main character in the book is Cam. Cam’s main motivation is to make a perfect jump on “Copper Devil”. Emotionally Cam needs to get the jump right, because everybody else does it. Cam’s major flaw is that he can not get the jump right but is willing to get hurt trying. Cam goes to the park and tries to impress them. Cam’s background is that he moved to a new background with new friends. Cam’s main conflict is can't get the jump right but his friends can. Finally when he is in a race he finally makes the jump and this is his conflict resolution. Cam felt more confident and overwhelming

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