The warden, the novels villain, owns and runs camp green lake in the texas desert. Throughout the novel, names act as a theme that allows the. In the book holes, zero s real name is hector zeroni. Guide to holes get tips for talking about holes by louis sachar with your child. What is zero s real name and why is it significant.
Jan 24, 20 in the movie holes what was zeros real full name. Analysis what is the relationship between zero and stanleys freindship and stanleys greatgreatgrandfather and madame zeronis friendship. Application what questions would you ask in an interview with madame zeroni. My nickname is caveman currently as i just dug my first hole.
Born in anchorage, alaska, he began acting in commercials at age six after his family settled in southern california. Why do you think stanley starts to call zero by his real name. I read the book holes at school for gcse, and recently purchased the 2003 dvd. Thats when we learn that zero isnt his real name really. There he got the nickname zero due to the fact that he was assumed unintelligent, and may have been related to his last name.
Zero also is called names, which doesnt really seem nice and zero doesnt seem to care at all. Impressive zero seems that even the whole universe started from it. Stanleys lawyer shows up to protect the case and prove his innocence. Thomas had not read the book before he was cast as zero. Zero is smart but he just doesnt know when to express it. The film was produced by walden media and released by walt disney pictures. The boys here are actually really friendly but can be mean at times. We were unable to understand the description of the issue. Read the book yourself, too, so you can better discuss the story and enjoy the online activities together. Holes begins with a description of camp green lake, a juvenile detention facility in texas. Louis sachars book holes, winner of the 1999 newbery medal, the national book award, and the boston globehorn book award, is also an ala best book for young adults, an ala quick pick, an ala notable book, and was made into a major motion picture.
A diary entry about stanleys thoughts and feelings. An unlikely leader, xray in holes may be one of the smallest campers, but he makes up for it in his charm and cunning ways. And there are much more such examples in this book say absolute zero in thermodynamics and black holes in astrophysics. Apr 15, 2014 a classic childrens book and shia labeouf before he wentjoaquin phoenix. Thomas mother is a jewish immigrant from morocco, and his father is african american. The main character of the book is called stanley yelnats and has always had bad. Zero is the greatgreatgreatgrandson of madame zeroni, the woman who put a curse on stanleys family.
Zero s real name is hector zeroni, but he has been called zero for most of his life. Hectors greatgreatgreat grandmother, madame zeroni was an egyptian. I believe that the kids here have done bad things, but that doesnt mean that they are bad kids. Zero s name was significant because the others believed he had nothing going on in his name. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. Zero s real name is hector zeroni and it is significant because elya promised madame zeroni he would come back and take her up the big thumb shaped mountain because if he didnt, he and his family would be. Jul 23, 2007 in exchange for this service zero digs a bit of stanleys hole everyday. He told stanley that his mother used to sing him a lullaby similar to the one stanley knows, and he admits that he was the one who stole clyde livingstons sneakers. On the east coast here, the book and movie are required in educational systems.
Louis sachar number of pages 235 jared horner exposition in the beginning of the book holes by louis sachar. What possession of kissing kate barlow does stanley find while digging a hole. Holes study guide contains a biography of louis sachar, literature essays. Pendanski know that zero s real name is hector since no one calls him that. In truth, zero is very smart, although he has never been taught how to read. Later, when zero walks off into the desert alone, the warden shows just how cruel she is and how little she thinks of her charges. He developed physical and emotional strength and maturity. The book centers on an unlucky teenage boy named stanley yelnats, who is sent to camp green lake, a juvenile corrections facility in a desert in texas, after being falsely accused of theft. Stanley yelnats iv is a goodhearted teenager born to a luckless family who have been cursed for hundreds of. Comprehension explain in your own words zero and stanleys relationship. Stanley the main character in the book has gotten himself in some trouble, by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Zero, whose real name is hector zeroni, is a camper at camp green lake who is given the nickname zero because of his perceived lack of intelligence. The other boys and the counsellors think that zero is stupid because he doesnt speak very much. Lizards dangerous, yellowspotted ones inhabited the area. Falling action back in the holes, stanley and zero find a suitcase belonging to his greatgreatgrandfather. Holes reading comp chapters 4650 flashcards quizlet. Its genius because it starts off with stanley and zero being unaware theyre connected but when stanley has to carry zero up gods thumb he unwittingly lifts the curse on his family. Character analysis book summaries, test preparation.
Stanley yelnats, overweight, lonely, and poor, has been arrested for a crime he didnt commit, and hes on a bus headed for camp green lake. Days after zero disappears, stanley takes off into the desert to look for him. Holes 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers. Khloe thomas talks about being zero in the movie holes outside.
The character of the warden in holes from litcharts the. In the movie holes what was zeros real full name answers. Holes chapters 4349 summary and analysis gradesaver. He never talks, smiles, laugh, or even talk while stanley was digging his hole, he found a tube the size of his longest finger.
Khleo thomas born january 30, 1989, is an american actor, rapper, influencer, and music producer best known for his role as zero in holes and mixed mike. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book holes by louis sachar tells a story of stanley yelnats, who happened to be under a curse that began with his nogooddirtyrottenpigstealing greatgreatgrandfather. Meanwhile, zero is making good progress with his reading, and he even learns to write his name. Contentsshow holes character list a list of all the characters in holes. And it doesnt matter if its real or cgi, the setting in itself is a masterpiece. You have 1 spelling mistake, instead of dump it should be dumb. When we learn zero s real name, why is this significant. Way back in 2003, young adult novel adaptations were starting to really blow up in hollywood, and disneys holes was born in the midst of it. In the book holes, twitchs real name is brian hope i helped. I think it was luck that stanley found in the wasteland to zero. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. In what ways is the saying you cant judge a book by its cover a good one for this story.
What does stanleys dad successfully invent at the end of the book. While everyone is sleeping, they dig in the hole where stanley found the gold tube. Khleo thomas is multitalented on and off screen from being an actor, influencer, artist and. Zero reveals that his name is hector zeroni, that he has been homeless for most of his life, and that he has no family. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Stanley yelnats caveman is the main character of holes. His real name is hector zeroni, which connects him with the old gypsy, who. Pendanski and the warden for not being able to read and thus being worthless. Holes 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Zero has great sense of directions and can do mental math, though. Pendanski and from the other boys, who tease and ignore zero. Shes a tall, redhaired woman who is soft spoken but nasty. He does not say much but at one time broke into a fight with stanley over stanleys tradeoff with zero that include zero digging stanleys holes in exchange for reading and writing lessons.
What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Essay on analysis of the friendship in holes by louis. Throughout the days in camp green lake, he was able to discover the real history of his family. Zero tells stanley his name is hector zeroni and that he is the one who stole clyde livingstons sneakers. Basically, its a place for kids who have committed crimes. What is zeros real name and story from the book holes.
One day zero whos real name we learn at this point is hector zeroni, decides that he does not want to dig any more holes and he goes out into the dessert and is presumed dead within a couple of days. Zero has a share in the novels happy ending, as he receives half the treasure and is able to find and reunite with his mother. Pendanski, the warden, zigzag, xray, my nogooddirtyrottenpiggreatgreatgranfather and but mostly about myself. When stanley and zero are released from camp, all of the boys come over to. Cliffsnotes study guides are written by real teachers and. Khleo thomas born january 30, 1989, is an american actor, rapper, influencer, and music producer best known for his role as zero in holes and mixed mike in roll bounce. This fact is significant because stanley is the only camper at camp green lake who bothers to find out that zero is. Zero is the best digger and generally thought to be stupid by the counselors and the other boys. Zero is very good at maths but he cant read or write. At the end of the book, hector is reunited with his mother again, and she is seen singing the second.
The characters in the book stanley yelnats stanley is the main character in holes. Holes is a 1998 young adult novel written by louis sachar and first published by farrar, straus and giroux. The humour amid the facts, the light touch on mathematical areas, and the easy flow of information make this book a delight to read. She placed a curse on stanley yelnats family, because his socalled nogooddirtyrottenpigstealinggreatgreat. The story of the hidden treasure, along with the warden, stanleys friend zero, and the curse on the yelnats family are all part of a compelling puzzle that has taken generations to unravel. Zero is a quiet, darkskinned boy with a widemouthed smile.
A talented director who breathes life into the book and turns it into technicolour genius. The other guys treated me because zero dig a part of my hole everyday i think they are jealous i teach zero to write and read. When the book starts, he is overweight and passive. Create a wanted poster for one of the characters in the book, including what they are wanted for. Camp green lake characters caveman stanley yelnats iv a teenage white overweight average weight in the movie boy who was falsely accused of stealing clyde livingstons shoes which got him sent to camp green lake. In holes by louis sachar, what is zero s real name. Dont worry those are not actually their real names, everyone had nicknames here. In the scene of the stand off between boys, lizards, and counselors, zero gets the chance to show the adults that they all underestimated him. This project and its actions were made possible due to co. Huynh, this is a very good piece of writing because you wrote about the characters nickname in the book holes, good and bad of nicknames and your own self. Khloe thomas talks about being zero in the movie holes outside the melt in. Zero has not had much of an education so he does not know how to read or write. Zeros real name is hector zeroni, but he has been called zero for most of his life.
According to most of the characters in the book, zero is a big fat zero. Zig zag is a boy with zig zaggy blond hair hence the nickname and an attitude. You can also use any of these questions as writing prompts. Xray rules the roost through his connections with other campers, a. He was overweight and the kids at his middle school often teased him about his size. The character of the warden in holes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. What are the main characters and there descriptions for. As he is one of the more minor characters, very little is known about him except for what crime he committed, he references it during lunch when the campers call him twitchy. She is a mysterious and shady character during the first half of the book. Holes questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on holes. I especially love the image of the holes from a birds eye view.
Feeling better, stanley and hector go back to camp green lake. We would suggest you to rewrite to us with more detail of the issue, so that we can understand the issue better to assist you. Holes is the 1999 newbery medal winner for most distinguished american childrens book. Stanley yelnats is the main character in the novel. He also was able to discover and retrieve the fortune that had been stolen from him. Okay, maybe thats obvious, but its also a key part of the story, so well take a look. He is the latest in a line of family members who are goodhearted and wellmeaning, but. If only, if only, the woodpecker sighs,the bark on the tree was as soft as the skies. Zero has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned him when he was much younger. D asked in movies in the book holes what is zero last name. Khleo thomas is multitalented on and off screen from being an actor, influencer, artist and entrepreneur. Holes zero 2003 roll bounce mixed mike 2005 shameless dylan oswald 2016. Holes is a 2003 liveaction film directed by andrew davis and screenplay adapted by louis sachar, whose original novel of the same name it was based on, with shia labeouf as the lead role of stanley yelnats.
He does not say much but at one time broke into a fight with stanley over stanleys trade off with zero that include zero digging stanleys holes in exchange for reading and writing lessons. Khleo thomas aka hector zero zeroni after credits scene from. The relationship between zero and stanley holesbyvanessa. What are the main characters and there descriptions for the. After reading holes, use these questions to start a discussion with your students about the book. He was homeless before being sent to camp green lake. The reader is never quite given all of the details needed to solve the puzzle until the very end. He has been homeless for most of his life, and his mother abandoned or lost him when he was still small. He was able to carry zero up the mountain and lift the curse from camp green lake. Pendanski, in particular, mocks and belittles zero at every turn. Sep 14, 2015 holes 1114 the book said that xrays name came from a pig latin name rex thats why he has the name xray in the book it seems like all the boys their think that zero is a big fat nothing.
Zero is very thankful about this and i think this is very good for their friendship. Everyone in holes seems to be convinced that zero is a real nothing of a kid. Brian had arrived after zero had previously run off, and due to this fact, brian never met zero during his stay at camp green lake. Jan 21, 2009 zig zag is a boy with zig zaggy blond hair hence the nickname and an attitude. The biography of a dangerous idea is an enjoyable memory trip. You are probably thinking there is a huge lake here. Khloe thomas talks about being zero in the movie holes. As a veteran in the entertainment industry, khleo is widely recognized for his role as zero in holes opposite of shia labeouf, where he was also nominated for a best supporting actor award. For example, what do you expect camp green lake to be like based on its name. In the movie holes what was zero s real full name answers. The name is ironic, however, because zero is one of the characters with the most heart. Sir saves stanley from a yellowspotted lizard, which he warns stanley are aggressive, venomous, and lethal.