Genre
A fictional young adult novel
Setting and Context
The book is written in the context of coming of age.
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Both the tone and mood are neutral.
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist of the book is Mia Thermopolis.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is when Mia is subjected to various trials by her grandmother to prepare her for the princess role. The trials complicate her lifestyle and the way she associates with her friends.
Climax
The climax comes when Mia realizes that Josh Richter is using her to gain public attention, and she changes her tact to dance with Michael.
Foreshadowing
Mia’s attendance at the Einstein High School in New York foreshadowed her preparation to take the title ‘Princess.’
Understatement
The protagonist's character is understated when it becomes public knowledge that she is a princess. On the contrary, she behaves like any other student, and she is ready to help her friends whenever they need her.
Allusions
The story alludes to Mia’s journey to becoming a princess.
Imagery
The description of Josh by Mia depicts sight imagery. The author writes, “Josh Richter (agree-six feet of unadulterated hotness. Blond hair, often falling into his clear blue eyes, and that sweet, sleepy smile. Only drawback: he has the bad taste to date Lana Weinberger).”
Paradox
The main paradox is that even after Mia discovering that she is a Princess, she does not change her character and attitude towards her ordinary friends.
Parallelism
Mia’s love for Michael is parallel to Josh’s love for the cultural dance.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
N/A
