Basic Story Info
Who is the protagonist?
Francis
Which character displays qualities in Hemingway’s code?
A. Wilson b. Francis c. Margot
Wilson
What could the Lion symbolize?
- Weakness and pathetic
- Small
- Strength and 'masculinity'
- Flamboyant and narcisstic
- Strength and 'masculinity'
Give a brief definition of Formalist and Mythic criticism
Mythological/Archetypical Criticism- argues that archetypes determine the form and function of literary works and that a text's meaning is shaped by cultural and psychological myths.
Formalist Criticism - examines the form of the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text which joins to make it a single text.
Who kills Francis at the end of the story?
Margot
Who is the lone character that represents 'feminine behavior' in this story?
Margot
What could the Water Buffalo symbolize?
- Strength and Pride
- Confidence
- Submissiveness
- Daring and Bold
- Submissiveness
What are some disadvantages of looking at the text as a Formalist? (As mentioned in the presentation)
The text is seen in isolation. Formalism ignores the context of the work. It cannot account for allusions. It tends to reduce literature to little more than a collection of rhetorical devices.
Is the marriage between Margot and Francis happy?
No
Who quotes Shakespeare?
<HINT> The quote resembles Hemingway's Code hero.
Wilson - "A man can die but once; we owe God a death and let it go which way it will; he that dies this year is quit for the next."
Name the Situation archetypes that relate to this story
- The Initiation
- The Fall/Tragedy
Name the advantages of Mythic Archetype Criticism as mentioned in the presentation
It can cultivate a cross-cultural appreciation for common mythic heritage and it offers tools for personal discovery.
What does Wilson do for a living?
Hunting Guide
What effect does the setting have on Francis?
The setting puts the main character, Francis, out of his normal since he is described as a rich, American man who seems to be given everything without having to work for it; this can be based off of the tone of Hemingway when describing Francis.
Name the 3 character archetypes we mentioned in the presentation
Hemingway Code Hero - Wilson
The Dreamer - Francais
The Tyrant - Margot
Name the two themes we discussed. Specify which is Formalist and which is Mythic
Formalist: Dependant relationships are destroyed when one person becomes independent
Mythic: Reaching beyond what one is destined to be will cause one’s untimely downfall.
Which character has the most development in the story?
Francais
What Greek Myth could you relate to this story? (We mentioned this in the presentation; doesn't need the full title, just give the character)
The Fall of Icarus
Give a brief description of how Mythic might work better for this story compared to Formalist.
We discussed this during the presentation.
Mythic allows for a deeper, more emotional connection with the characters and story. Every culture has archetypes and myths that everyone can understand. Looking through this view gives every person to understand it similarly.