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The Protagonist
Amy Alden
She is the main protagonist of the story. She is involved in a car accident with her mother, which results in her mother’s death. Due to her mother’s death, she now lives with her father who is an inventor. She finds it difficult to adjust with her father’s traits. She is considered as an imprint mother of a group of baby geese.

Thomas Alden
He is the second protagonist of the story. After the death of Amy’s mother, he is the one taking care of her. He is also an inventor and an artist. He invented all kinds of objects including the ultralight glider they used in the story. He proposed the plan to guide the bird’s migration route to the bird sanctuary. He is the wingman of her daughter, guiding her to the route going to it.

Susan Barnes
She is the third protagonist of the story. She is considered as an encourager and step-mother of Amy. She is very protective about her and her safety. She thinks that Thomas’ proposal to help Amy lead the flock of geese to their sanctuary is absurd. She is also considered their eyes on both the ground and sky. She tells them where to go and what is ahead of them

David Alden
He is Thomas’ brother and assistant. He is the fourth protagonist of the story. He assists him in making his inventions. After helping him finish make his glider. He helps Susan in plotting the routes in Thomas’ and Amy’s travel.

Antagonist
Glen Seifert
He is the main and the only antagonist in the story. Thomas came to Glen to get some advice about the goslings. He explains all the information about their imprinting to Amy. He pinioned the birds in attempt to render them flightless according to the law. He was forcefully kicked out of the Alden’s house. He even threatened to confiscate the geese if they start flying.

The Settings of the Story

The Car
The first setting is the car where Amy Alden crashed. This is the most important part because this explains the theme

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