Analysis Of Crispin: The Cross Of Lead

Author’s use many literary elements to develop the central idea. In Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi, Crispin must conquer a quest to find his true self. Throughout the historical novel, Avi uses conflict to support the idea that sometimes you must lose everything to gain self worth. In the beginning of the book, Crispin must face the challenges society has put forth. For example, in a town where your fathers ranking, gave you your worth in society, Crispin was nearly a “nobody.” Crispin had no knowledge of his heritage, resulting him to be called “Asta’s son” and being seen as an irrelevant individual. Due to the way others viewed him, Crispin began to believe and carry himself with no self worth or confidence. However, once Crispin is