StalkersNicholas Spark’s

The Guardian

By: Alexis Raymond

Nicholas Sparks• Born in Omaha Nebraska on

New Year’s Eve. • Broke a number of school and

track meet records and received a full track scholarship to the University of Notre Dame.

• After a college injury he was instructed to rest for three months and got so bored his mom told him to write a book.

• His Novels Include:– The Last Song– Dear John– A Walk To Remember– The Notebook

Protagonist

• Julie• Husband passes away.• Leaves her a puppy and a promise he would

always be watching over her. • It is hard but she begins dating.• Dates Richard until he becomes a stalker.• Falls in love with Mike.

Antagonist

• Richard

• Handsome man who is the first to date Julie.

• Menacing reaction to the break up.

• Becomes a threat and a stalker towards Julie.

Favorite Character

• Singer• Great Dane that is

delivered from Jim as a gift to Julie.

• He is suspicious of Richard and protective of Julie.

• Asserts his role as “The Guardian”.

Least Favorite Character

• Richard

• He is a discomforting character.

• Although his conflict causes interest and intensity, he is dangerous.

• His actions are unbelievable at times.

Exposition

• Julie’s husband Jim passes away. This leaves her very alone and depressed. On Christmas Day she receives a gift at the door with a puppy and note. This note expresses how he wants for her to be happy and move on.

• Singer is established as her “Guardian”.

Rising Action

• Several years later Julie begins dating.• Her husband’s best friend Mike stays close to

her and watches over her along with Singer.• She meets Richard, he is a smooth handsome

man.• Diamond locket with her name engraved.• Obsessed and jealous of Mike.• Julie ends things with Richard and begins to

date Mike.

Climax

• Julie, Mike, Singer and a police officer hide out at a beach house.

• Singer gets let outside and does not return when Julie calls for him.

• Richard poisons the dog and attacks Julie.• Singer endures to Julie’s rescue and

wrestles Richard.• Police officer shoots Richard and Singer

dies shortly after.

Falling Action

• Singer receives an autopsy.

• Mike and Julie begin dating again.

Resolution

• Mike and Julie get married and live happily ever after.

Setting

• Time Period: Present Time

• Place: Swansboro, North Carolina– This is important because it opens our eyes to

the reality that people are currently being stalked. We need to be aware that it happens to anyone and anywhere.

Themes

• Stalking– Richard is completely obsessed with Julie.

• Love– Mike and Julie stick together and their love for

one another holds strong.

• Loyalty– Singer is always by Julie’s side.

Rating

• I would rate this book an eight.

• I enjoyed this book so much. You gain a connection with the characters, which makes the conclusion touching to read.

• It keeps you attached because of the excitement and suspense.

STALKERS

Definition of stalker:

*To proceed in a steady, deliberate or sinister manner.

*To pursue by tracking stealthily.

MusicGoldfinger “Stalker” Lyrics

She calls me on the phoneHoping that I'm homeAnd that I'm all aloneBut when I say hello,I only hear dial toneShe thinks that I'm her ownOutside my window she crept,Watching my every stepSometimes she says she's my mom,Looks like she doesn't belongShe's my own peeping tomFlowers every dayThe cops they tell her to stay500 feet away.She's sleeping on my doorstepShe hasn't hurt me yet[Bridge]This morning she wasn't thereI hope that she still caresI almost gave up hopeBut today i awokeTo a private noteShe says she's going to jailFor going through my mailBut she'll stay on my trail

(Chorus)Oh oh ohShe's following meOh oh ohShe's out of her treeOh oh ohShe's off of her rockerI want to marry my stalker

Oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh WOO!

Poem

“Stalkers” By: Michelle PriceWhether it began as a friendship, A chance meeting or a mere interest in getting to know someone. You never know where it will lead. One thing leads to another. From innocent messages and phone calls, To volunteering themselves to help with things. Buying gifts in hopes of more and sending letters. Then suddenly this person shows up almost everywhere you go.

In The News…

• Vegas Stalking Victim Tells Her Story - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas– Woman stalked for near a decade.– Broke into her accounts and her home.

• http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090913/NATIONAL/709129844/1040– Woman stabbed to death by a former love.

• Click Here!– Man sexually abuses a 14 year old girl after stalking

her through love letters and e-mails.

Articles…

• Click Here!– Posted videos after filming a celebrity through

her hotel door.– Admitted that he had been for 18 months.– Celebrity resulted with fear and anxiety.

• Click Here!• Are You Being Stalked?

– Signs that are good indicators of stalking behaviors. Determine the intensity.

Stalkers• Who?

– Usually loners with a relationship gone bad.• What?

– Unwanted attention by individuals.• When?

– Anytime.• Where?

– Anywhere dealing with the victim.• Why?

– They become desperate and want to re-establish previous relationships with the victim.

• How?– Obsessive personality with every thought centering around the victim.

Stalkers

• Believe the victim really does love them.• No discomfort or anxiety, see their actions

as a means to gain a person’s love.• Stalkers become frustrated which leads to

violence and death.• They display psychological or personality

disorders.– Erotomania, paranoia, schizophrenia, and

delusional thinking.

Effects

• Psychological trauma and physical harm.

• Emotional consequences.– Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, shame and

vulnerability.

• Disruptions in their daily life and blaming of themselves.

• Unexpected effects that are physically and mentally stressing.

Video

• YouTube - How To Deal With Stalkers• 75%...Know their stalkers…• 33%...Followed or spied on…• 21%...Attacked…• FOUR STEPS

– Reach Out For Help– Vary Your Routine– Create Stalking Log– Go To The Police

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Headlines on Current Events from Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News. Web. 08 Mar. 2010. <http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100315/ap_on_sp_ot/us_espn_andrews_video>.

• "How to Know If You Are a Victim of Stalking." Stalking Behavior. Web. 08 Mar. 2010. <http://stalkingbehavior.com/areyoubeingstkd.htm>.

• "Murder Victims Lawyer Reported Stalker - The National Newspaper." Home Page - The National Newspaper. Web. 08 Mar. 2010. <http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090913/NATIONAL/709129844/1040>.

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• "Vegas Stalking Victim Tells Her Story - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas." Las Vegas News, Nevada News and Local Weather from KVVU Fox 5 News. Web. 08 Mar. 2010. <http://www.fox5vegas.com/news/22188448/detail.html>.

• "What to Do/What Not to Do." Stalking Behavior. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. <http://stalkingbehavior.com/whatnot.htm>.

• "YouTube - How To Deal With Stalkers." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 08 Mar. 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRrkUy9KJ48>.