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Keevan is considered as an underdog because he was the smallest candidate to be a dragon rider. (The title can give you a clue)
Beterli wants Keevan to think that he's been removed from the candidacy.
The problem in this story is that Beterli is always teasing Keevan of his height. Beterli gets in a fight with Keevan and get Keevan from going to the Impression, but Keevan does not give up and goes to the Impression.
An external conflict is when beterli fought with keevan and broke his skull and leg. An internal conflict is when keevan fears that he wont be at the impression to impress a dragon.
"The Smallest Dragon Boy" is written in third person limited point of view, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of the protagonist Keevan. The reader is able to see the story unfold from Keevan's perspective, experiencing his challenges and triumphs as he strives to prove himself as a dragonrider.
Keevan's trait are somewhat like he is Confident, brave, hardworking, and he is determined!!! Keevan is also hurt at the end of the story he got stabbed with a shovel and broke his ribs and his leg but yet he still wanted to make it to the hatching he went and he got the best dragon there is which is a Bronze dragon it picked him to be his Dragonrider Keevan was so determained he used a stick to hel him get to the hatching his legs were hurting really bad and he was in very pain he said to him self Drangonriders never cry.
Heth chooses Keevan as his dragonrider because Keevan displays qualities such as courage, determination, and compassion. Despite his small size and inexperience, Keevan shows loyalty and a strong bond with Heth, making him an ideal partner for their adventures together. Heth sees potential in Keevan and believes in his ability to become a great dragonrider.
The climax of the story "Smallest Dragonboy" is " Keevan gets the bronze dragon."
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"The Smallest Dragonboy" by Anne McCaffrey is a short story about a young boy named Keevan who aspires to become a dragonrider. Despite facing challenges and discrimination for his size, Keevan proves his bravery and earns the respect of his peers when he stands up to a bully and impresses the dragons, ultimately getting chosen by one to become a dragonrider.
If you mean the story I think you do (it's been over 3 decades since I've read it), the title might give you a clue.
Keevan works hard to prove himself in "The Smallest Dragonboy" because he is determined to overcome others' doubts about his capabilities due to his size. He wants to show that he is just as capable and worthy as anyone else, regardless of his physical stature. His hard work and perseverance are fueled by a desire to be accepted and respected by his peers.