Every trip is a quest
What is always the real reason for a quest?
What do vampires symbolize in literary works?
Loss of innocence and power over the body
Why is it that the main character is not allowed to die in the middle of a story?
It would ruin the story and not drive the plot forward—lack of character development. It also shows the strength of the hero.
What does it mean to read with your eyes?
Reading with your eyes is just reading the book but understanding the exigence and context related to the author's purpose.
A concise statement designed to make or illustrate a commonly held belief.
Aphorism
What is the difference between the princess (stated reason for a quest) and the holy grail (real reason for a quest)?
The stated reason (princess) is what causes/motivates a quester to go on a quest (superficial), and the real reason is what they learn from it or discover about themselves. It's the meaningful part.
What do ghosts/the paranormal symbolize in literary works? Consider the actual monster itself and not what it does to the public.
Mental Health Issues
What are the differences between flat characters and round characters?
Flat characters hardly or do not have much depth in their descriptive development or character growth, whereas round characters experience both and are often part of the main cast.
How much do we miss when we look only through our eyes?
You can miss most details and hidden meaning behind words; you'll miss people's emotions and why they feel that way. You will miss some of the most exciting parts if you only focus on how you interpret things and not how others can, too
A particular word pattern or combination of words used in a literary work to evoke a desired effect
Devices
What are the 5 key components of a quest?
The 5 components of a quest include the quester, a place to go, a reason to go, obstacles along the way, and a real reason to go on the quest.
Why did people in the Victorian era create monsters in their writings?
They couldn't talk about sexuality because it was considered against social etiquette.
What is the difference between a dynamic and a round character?
The dynamic character goes through a transformation, whereas the static characters remain the same. Round and flat characters have development. Dynamic characters have actions from the author.
Do you have to change your own perspective on things? Explain.
No, you don't have to change how you see things or your beliefs; instead, you should just change how you see the story because you might not understand it from the perspective you are living in.
A person or thing that makes another seem better by contrast
Foil
What is the main idea from the chapter "Every Trip is a Quest"?
The passage's main idea is finding yourself while you go on a journey. In this text, you learn that sometimes your quest will take you down a different path you weren't always expecting. This chapter also shows that small outings or trips are all quests. An example is going to the store to get white bread. Even though it is such a small excursion, you are still on a quest.
What is the purpose of monsters in literature? Consider what the monster does to the public.
Monsters demonstrate negative aspects of human nature and highlight deep societal issues and fears.
Who said this quote?
"Plot grows out of the nature of the characters, which we then discover through their actions."
Aristotle
What does it mean when the author says the story is a matter of "last chance for change"?
Time is imperative, a sort of urgency within the story. Therefore, decisions must be made. What do those decisions say about him, our world, and its societal expectations?
A figure of speech that combines to apparently contradictory elements
Oxymoron
How would you describe the quester at the beginning of the narrative?
Questers are usually young, immature, or sheltered.
Describe the archetype of a vampire.
older figure representing corrupt, outworn issues
Why did Shakespeare have Tybalt kill Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet? What did it accomplish?
Shakespeare made Tybalt kill Mercutio to set up his character as a villain in the context of the play.
Why is having too much acceptance of the author's viewpoint dangerous?
Sometimes the texts relies on hatred to function within society. Each reader should decide for himself.
A literary style used to make fun of or ridicule an idea, human vice or weakness
Satire