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1. 1) Discuss how Travis grows as a character from the beginning
of the novel to the end. 2) How does his attitude change toward
Old Yeller? 3) How does his attitude change about what is
important in his life? 4) What are the differences in his
attitude toward the meaning of responsibility in the beginning
to the end of the novel? 2. 1) Evaluate the relationship between
Travis and his brother, Little Arliss. 2) How does Old Yeller
affect their relationship with one another? This section
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