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Identity In Two Wolves By Tristan Bancks

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The novel Two Wolves by Tristan Bancks, is a fictional story that readers can relate to and use as a source for their own reflection. The term “two wolves” describes the two main identity’s that are within all of us; the good side and the bad side. The story revolves around Ben as he try’s to find out his parents secret. Bancks uses character, plot and setting to reveal bens identity.

Within the novel, there are multiple identities created by the author. The author uses a range of narrative elements to create individual characters and peoples identity’s. The main protagonist in the novel is Ben, however Ben is conflicted because he knows that he loves his parents but does not know if they are good or bad people. This conflict starts when
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