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Witch and Wizard by James Patterson

Feminist : Wisty
Wisty is a Feminist, because she is one of the main characters, and is Whit's sister. In the book the story is told from two perspectives, Whit and Wisty's.

Reluctant Hero : Whit and Wisty
"Wisteria Allgood," Byron said monotone like a bailiff, and pulled out an actual scroll of official-looking paper. "The New Order is taking you into custody until your trial. You are hereby accused of being a witch." My jaw dropped. "A witch? Are you nuts?" I shrieked. This proves that Wisty doesn't believe that she truly has any sort of special powers, and therefore isn't currently accepting the fact that she's a witch. "As far as I knew, I was not a wizard, and not a superhero either." This quote shows that Whit also doesn't believe that he possesses and special powers as well.

Threshold Guardian : Celia
 " Speaking of which, baby,' Celia said to Whit, it's about time for us to go. We have to risk it...the Shadowland." This quote shows that Celia is a Threshold Guardian for Whit and Wisty, because while they are in prison, she's the one who frees them after they've displayed their magical capability.

Shapeshifter : Byron
"Wisteria Allgood?" As they moved into the light, I saw two men and...Byron Swain? Byron was a kid from my high school, a year older than I, a year younger than Whit. As far as I knew, we both hated his guts. Everyone did." This quote shows that Byron is a shapeshifter, because he goes from being a normal high school student to becoming an interrogator, and imprisoning two of his classmates.

Shadow : The One Who Is The One
"Hello Allgood family," he said in a quiet, forceful tone that made me pay very close attention to every word. "I am The One Who Is The One. Perhaps you've heard of me?"... " I will make this simple for the two of you . All you have to do is renounce your former existence - your freedoms, your way of life, and your parents in particular - and you will be spared. You will not be harmed if you obey the rules. Not a hair on your heads will be touched. I promise. Renounce your former ways and your parents. That's all. Simple as apple pie." This quote shows that The One Who Is The One is truly a menace. Although he currently rules the government, he really is the main antagonist of the story. After all, he has imprisoned many children for reading certain books, listening to music etc.

Stages in the Hero's Journey
The Quest : For Whit and Wisty to save their parents.
The Task : To free them for a New Order prison.
The Journey : Whit and Wisty are imprisoned, freed, and then have to free children from another prison.
Departure : Whit and Wisty are taken prisoner under suspicion of being a wizard and a witch.
Initiation : Whit and Wisty are creed from prison and taken to the Freelands.
Road of Trials : Whit and Wisty have to do an elaborately planned prison break in the middle of enemy territory.
Innermost Cave : Whit and Wisty witness a friend of theirs that fought alongside them be publicity executed for fighting back.
Return and Reintegration with Society : None ( This is the first book of a series )