Harrison Bergeron
What futuristic year did this dystopian short story take place and how many amendments were there to the Constitution?
What is ironic about the title of Shirley Jackson's story?
The fact that a lottery usually involves winning something, usually money, but we find out that this lottery involves a violent tradition.
How is Night different from the dystopian stories we've read? Explain the type of story (genre) and perspective
It's a memoir; non-fiction; first-person narrative
Foreshadowing
What was the last country I visited? (spell correctly)
How many in total is that for me?
Bangladesh, #73
In the beginning of the story, we are introduced to George, Harrison's father. Once he sees ballerinas on the TV screen, a buzzer sounds in his heads, making his thoughts flee in panic like what?
like bandits from a burglar alarm
"Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon." Who says it, what type of figurative language is used and why?
Old Man Warner: dialect / colloquial language showing the tradition has gone on a while; foreshadowing of ominous things to come; the tradition leads to good crops in the fall (agricultural rationale)
Who was the Angel of Death and where was he?
Dr. Mengele, a "doctor" in Auschwitz
The first term describes the prisoners growing lack of care or empathy toward others, while the second phrase (2 words) refers to going along with a group of individuals regardless of your personal feelings.
indifference & blind conformity
What was Elie's number in Auschwitz?
A-7713
"He flung away h is rubber-ball nose, revealing a man that would have awed Thor, the god of thunder." Who is this referring to and what kind of figurative language is used here?
Harrison Bergeron; allusion; hyperbole
What "grew shabbier and splintered"? What does it represent and why did the author describe it as such?
Symbolism: The black box, for drawing names, representing a tradition that goes back a long time.
What is the next line in Elie's poem/writing: "Never shall I forget that night..."
"The first night in camp"
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the attitude the author has toward the subject, character and events revealed through their language, whereas mood is the feeling and atmosphere created for the reader through the author's language. In essence, tone is how the author feels, while mood is how the reader feels.
Name the authors of the 4 stories we read in class (including the Halloween one). Last names are fine.
Vonnegut (HB); Jackson (Lottery); Wiesel (Night); Poe (Black Cat)
Who is the Handicapper General and what is she responsible for doing? Be specific.
Diana Moon Glampers; shooting Harrison and a ballerina;
Who says what at the end of the story, and why does the author end it that way? What figurative language is used?
"it isn't fair, it isn't right." Tessie Hutchinson screamed while being stoned to death for being the unlucky "winner" of the lottery; example of irony
Who is this describing, what kind of figurative language is used, and what is its significance?
"She looked like a withered tree in a cornfield."
Madame Schaechter, simile/imagery, the "withered" adjective represents the woman slowly approaching death due to dehydration (lack of water) and horrible conditions on the train.
Juxtaposition: What does this term mean and how do writers use it? Give an example.
What adjective describes being so used to rules, routines and regulations imposed by a place or institution that they are blindly accepted, followed and considered normal? (example: Elie is becoming this now...)
Spelling counts!!!
Institutionalized
What quote ends the story, who says it, and what is its significance, meaning how is it impactful to the theme?
Explain the significance of this quote: "Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones."
What were the "8 short, simple words" and their significance?
"Men to the left! Women to the right!"
Segregation of men, women and children, weak and strong, Elie's last moment to see his mom and sisters, impending doom/death in the camps
"The year was 2081 and everyone was finally equal." This statement demonstrates a clear example of what kind of figurative language? Explain.
Irony: The term "equal" usually is associated with justice and fairness, but we know Harrison Bergeron's futuristic world is far from that. It's oppressive, totalitarian and authoritative in design with more talented citizens forced to wear handicaps to keep them under control.
What are the 5 most populated countries in the world? No specific order...