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Proserpina's Character In 'The Awakening'

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Character Name: Proserpina How would you describe this character? Why? Physical Appearance Proserpina is young and gorgeous Because I think she is the most beautiful Feelings Distressed She did not want to go with the king Attitude Care-free and naive She was not careful Character Conflict Experienced How does this character respond? Proserpina She is is taken from her home into pluto's palace She threatens to not eat or drink anything offered to her by pluto. This is because she does not want to leave her mother. Exposition: Proserpina is told by her mother to stay by the sea nymphs but she wanders off. Rising Action: Pluto arrives. Climax: Proserpina is kidnapped. Falling Action: Pluto shows proserpina around his

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