author
Walter Dean Myers
main character/protagonist
Greg Ridley
antagonist
Greg's father
setting
night time, New York City (Harlem), dark, gloomy
characters
father, Greg Ridley (introduced in exposition)
situation
Greg wants to play basketball on the Scorpions, but his fathr won't let him because of his grades
Inciding Incident
"He stood to go upstairs... and started walking down the street instead." (Myers 1) He decides not to study, but walk down the street.
Rising Action
Greg thinks he hears someone in the room with him, Lemon Brown threatens him because he thinks Greg wants to take his treasure, the 3 thuugs enter the building and want the treasure.
Climax
Lemon Brown shows Greg his treasure. "He revealed some yellowed newspaper clippings and a battered harmonica." (Myers 5)
Falling Action
Lemon Brown tells Greg about his life, Greg realizes his dad is trying to pass down qualities and values to him.
Resolution
Greg knows his dad wants him to succeed in life. That is the treasure his dad is giving him.
