The Red King
“The Red King” is a very memorable book to read because of the number of different features. Some of these features include the characters, plot, action and themes. The characters are either good or evil which creates conflicts and helps us to see themes. The plot and actions are exciting and keep us in suspense. The themes of the novel show us about the better qualities and the evil side of human nature.
The characters in “The Red King” include Timkin, Petie and the Red King. The Red King’s cruel and evil nature is one the main interests of the novel, especially since we see him defeated by Petie and Timkin. The Red King was once a caring, generous hermit who liked to see the happiness of the people whom he healed with magic water. When he started to grow old, he turned greedy and selfish, desiring to live forever. He started to look for the lightless flame, which he had heard about. The Red King survived the flame and when he came out, he was not the same man and would never be again. The deadly red fever became his weapon and he spread it when people questioned his authority. Only the magic tree with the tree-like guard handling his big axe could cure the disease. He had plenty of money. The people of the forestland paid him and he could not enjoy it while his people were in desperate need for it.
