Genre
Fantasy/ detective
Setting and Context
Unlike a lot of fantasy novels, Storm Front is set in the real world.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narration, from the perspective of the protagonist, Harry Dresden.
Tone and Mood
The tone is mysterious and fast-paced.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Harry Dresden is the protagonist, while Victor Sells is the antagonist.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of this text is Harry trying to prove himself innocent.
Climax
The climax is when Victor and Harry fight.
Foreshadowing
The first line of the text foreshadows Harry's skills of observation: "I heard the mailman approach my office door, half an hour earlier than usual."
Understatement
Dresden often understates the danger of the situation he is in.
Allusions
This text alludes to many elements of fantasy, including wizards and vampires.
Imagery
Imagery is used to describe Wizardry, for example "spells and potions," and "demons and incantations."
Paradox
Dresden is accused of being responsible for a set of murders. This is because they were killed with magic and he is the only wizard in the country. As such, it seems like a paradox that Dresden is innocent of the crime.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
Televisions are described as "raising" children.
