CHARACTER ANALYSIS
This character's growth is measured by her increasing ability to understand people rather than judge them.
SCOUT
The mockingbird symbolizes this broader concept.
INNOCENCE
The audience knows Juliet is alive, but Romeo does not.
DRAMATIC IRONY
Juliet agrees to Friar Laurence's plan because she fears this more than death
MARRYING PARIS OR LIVING WITHOUT ROMEO
"Stay gold, Ponyboy."
JOHNNY TO PONYBOY UPON HIS DEATHBED/PRESERVING INNOCENCE
Although he appears only briefly, this character's death becomes the turning point of Romeo and Juliet.
MERCUTIO
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" symbolizes the loss of this.I
INNOCENCE
The wolves arriving instead of rescuers is an example of this type of irony.
SITUATIONAL IRONY
Name the tragic flaw that contributes to Romeo's downfall.
IMPULSIVENESS
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view."
ATTICUS/EMPATHY
This character uses chess not only to win games but also to gain power and independence within her family.
WAVERLY JONG
In The Giver, color represents this idea.
individuality, emotion, and deeper understanding
FEATHER OF LEAD IS AN EXAMPLE OF THIS TERM
OXYMORON
ROGER STEALS THE PURSE TO BUY THIS ITEM
BLUE SUEDE SHOES
"A plague o' both your houses!"
MERCUTIO/FORESHADOWING
This character serves as both a mentor and a warning, demonstrating the emotional burden of knowledge.
THE GIVER
EXPLAIN THE INTERLOPERS IRONIC ENDING
THE MEN FORGAVE EACH OTHER BUT NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW THAT
The feud in Romeo and Juliet and prejudice in TKAM both function as this type of conflict.
EXTERNAL CONFLICT
ATTICUS AND MRS. JONES SHARE THIS CHARACTERISTIC
KINDNESS AND WANTING PEOPLE TO BE BETTER VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES
"People can say what they want to say, but in the end a family puts its arms around you."
PONYBOY/BELONGING AND LOYALTY
Explain how Boo Radley and Roger challenge first impressions.
Boo is viewed as frightening but is kind and protective; Roger appears delinquent but demonstrates the capacity for change.
Compare the symbolic meanings of the mockingbird in TKAM and Gabriel in The Giver.
BOTH REPRESENT HOPE
Explain how The Giver uses symbolism to develop theme.
THROUGH COLOR AND MEMORIES
FRIAR LAWRENCE MARRIES THE LOVERS FOR THIS REASON
TO END THE FAMILY FEUD
DOUBLE POINTS:
WHICH CHARACTER IN ANY OF OUR STORIES WAS THE MOST LIKE AN OUTSIDER? DEFEND YOUR ANSWER
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