The Potato People: Plot - Notes.

Based on the novel, discuss the plot.

PLOT

Exposition

Patrick was introduced to the readers.
He lived in Skullgoragh.
The villagers would soon be evicted.
British soldiers arrived.

Conflicts

Patrick’s village was razed to the ground.
Sean told Patrick to go to an inn called ‘Three Cats’.
Patrick was horrified by what he saw on his journey.
Patrick met Peter but could not continue the journey with him, as the little girl was sick.
Patrick met Marie and went through a few souls searching adventures with her.
Patrick met Sean who gave him stolen money for his passage to America.
Patrick witnessed Sean being captured by the soldiers.

Climax

Sean was hanged for robbery and murder.
Patrick and Marie had to hide in the ship ‘Zeus’.

Resolution

Patrick learned how Sean got the money.
Patrick and Marie made their way to America successfully.
They were married and eventually settled down in a small cattle ranch in California.