Seong Gi-hun

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/seong-gi-hun

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the character's full name?Seong Gi-hun
2. What is the player identification number?456
3. Who is Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game?Seong Gi-hun is the main character in Squid Game, also called Player 456. He is a regular guy who gets pulled into a dangerous game because of debt and gambling.
4. Why did Seong Gi-hun join the Squid Game?He joined the game because he had a lot of debt from gambling and a job that didn't pay. He hoped to win the huge prize and solve his problems.

Protagonist: The central character in a narrative, whose journey drives the plot and thematic exploration.
Dystopian Survival Thriller: A genre characterized by oppressive societal structures, intense life-or-death struggles, and suspenseful narratives.
Systemic Critique: An analysis and evaluation of the underlying structures and principles of a society or organization, often highlighting flaws and injustices.
Moral Ambiguity: Situations or characters where ethical distinctions are unclear, leading to complex moral choices and interpretations.