What's the big idea?

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What's the big idea? by Mind Map: What's the big idea?

1. When?

1.1. The story happen? Jackie was born in 1918 and the biography concludes in 1962.

1.2. Did the main character undergo changes?

1.3. Was the climax? Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and faced intense racial discrimination before being accepted by his fellow teammates.

2. What?

2.1. Was the main purpose of the story? To show why Jackie Robinson was a good role model for young black men

2.2. Happened? Jackie Robinson was the first black baseball player. He faced racial discrimination and hatred. He was "strong enough to not fight back (McBirney).

2.3. Made the story interesting? It was interesting that it was considered strong to NOT fight back even though others were violent towards him.

3. Who?

3.1. Main character? Jackie Robinson

3.2. Anther interesting character? Branch Rickey

3.2.1. Relationship to main character? General manager for the Brooklyn Dodgers

3.3. Other supporting individuals? Dodgers baseball team

4. where?

4.1. Where? Brooklyn, New York

4.2. Was the main character first encountered? Born in Georgia, but raised in Pasadena, CA

4.3. Main setting for events? The U.S., Jackie traveled frequently due to his career.