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Plot Summary of The Prophet
"Guy talks about meaning of life for people."
, Resident Scholar



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Plot
Time/era of story - 1980's-1999
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Struggle over - vague finding self/purpose in life (i.e. no plot to book) - nature of existence (heavy philosophy)
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Love problems? - lesbianism!!!!

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status: - spy
Age: - 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Age: - 40's-50's
Profession/status: - politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a substantial amount

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 ()
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK - France - Italy - Greece - Germany - Spain
Asia/Pacific Yes
Asian country: - Southeast Asia - Pacific Islands
Jungles? Yes
Jungles - lost city
Island? Yes
Island: - stranded - Pacific Islands
Misc setting - resort/hotel
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