THE BIG FIVE STORY ELEMENTS
The main problem or struggle in the story
What is Conflict?
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting is introduced
What is the Exposition?
Describe the setting of "Kaffir Boy"
What is South Africa, a poor neighborhood, during Apartheid
Describe the Astrologer's character
What is an Indian man who dresses in a saffron colored turban, puts vermelian ash on his forehead. He has twinkling eyes and
What is the setting of Persepolis- "The Shabbat"?
Where and when the story takes place, as well as the societal and social context of the time
What is the setting?
The turning point of the story, the conflict is often solved here.
What is the Climax?
Personal Memoir
The astrologer had to leave his home town and go many hundreds of miles away, he never had any desire to become an astrologer.
Why is Marji's mother shocked at the price of jeans?
Her mother is shocked because the price increased so suddenly. This was because the value of the TUman had gone down significantly in a short amount of time.
The characters and how they act, talk, interact with others, etc.
What is characterization?
The action builds in this part of the story, the conflict is introduced.
What is the Rising Action?
The main conflict in "Kaffir Boy"
Mark Mathabane didn't want to go to school. He wanted to run with the gang of boys. He was torn between his mother's desire for him to get an education, and his desire to stay in the gang.
When does the Astrologer recognize Guru Nayak?
When Guru lights a cigar and the light hits his face
The central message of the story
What is theme?
After the climax, the conflict is solved and the story is nearing its end.
What is the Falling Action?
How did Mark's father feel about Mark attending school?
Mark's father did not want him to go to school and felt is was a waste of time.
Who is Guru Nayak to the astrologer?
Guru Nayak is the man the astrologer thought he left for dead many years ago.
What happen to the Baba-Levy's house?
It was destroyed in a bombing sent by Iraq.
Who is telling or narrating the sentence
What is point of view?
The conclusion of the story, the main conflicts are resolved.
What is the Resolution?
What is the theme of Kaffir Boy?
"Education will open doors where none seem to exist."
What does the Astrologer tell Guru Nayak about the man who tried to kill him?
The Astrologer tells Guru Nayak that the man who tried to kill him was killed under a lory, and that Guru should go home and never go looking for him again.
What does Marji see as she walks past the rubble of the Baba-Levy's home?