All Things Theme
What is theme?
A general lesson the author is trying to tell; the main point of a work of fiction
This character is considered flat and static, as he/she/it does not change and has very few traits.
Who is Mildred?
Who is the Hound?
This is the brand of ear thimbles that Mildred uses.
What is Seashell?
This is what a metaphor is.
A comparison of two unlike things that states that one thing is another without using “like” or “as.”
“There was no dictum, no declaration, no censorship, to start with, no!” The word dictum most closely means this!
What is an authoritative decision?
What theme/central idea is expressed about technology throughout the novel?
Relying too heavily on technology robs human beings of their individuality.
This kind of character experiences change and development throughout a novel.
What is a dynamic character?
Symbols are used by authors to allow readers to see complex ideas as these.
What are concrete images in the text?
“He wore his happiness like a mask and the girl had run off across the lawn with the mask…” is an example of this writing tool!
What is simile?
“He felt that the stars had been pulverized by the sound of the black jets…” In this sentence, the word pulverized most closely means this!
What is destroyed completely?
The element of theme that is dependent on the events in the novel.
What is plot?
Faber can be considered these two types of character (be sure to include both)
What is round, static?
A phoenix typically represents this concept!
What is rebirth?
"Complete darkness, not a hint of the silver world outside, the windows tightly shut, the chamber a tomb-world where no sound from the great city could penetrate" is an example of imagery because of this reason.
Because it uses language that appeals to the five senses and has lots of vivid descriptions.
“You drowned in music and pure cacophony.” In this sentence, the word cacophony most closely means this!
What are loud and confusing sounds?
To support the theme that technology can turn people into drones, this character is best to use as proof!
Who is Mildred?
Direct characterization is when the author gives crystal clear detail about a character, such as their physical appearance.
Indirect characterization is when the reader learns information about a character by inferring information about them by analyzing their dialogue, actions etc.
The sieve and the sand represents an object that is impossible to fill. This relates to our novel because of this reason!
Guy and the general population are unable to comprehend information - it goes in one ear and out another.
“Mildred ran from the parlor like a native fleeing an eruption of Vesuvius,” is an example of allusion because of this reason.
What is it uses a reference to a past event or other novel to give the reader context?
These characters might have contempt for each other by the end of the novel.
Who are Guy and Mildred?
Who are Guy and Baetty?
Who are Guy and the Hounds?
Baetty’s constant opposition to Guy is most demonstrative of which element of theme?
When Clarisse says, “bet I know something else you don’t. There’s dew on the grass in the mornin’,” it is an example of this kind of characterization.
What is indirect?
This scene is the best representation of the symbol of mirrors in the text!
What is the firehouse scene where Guy realizes he looks identical to the other firemen?
or
The scene in the river where Guy has an introspective reflection on his life?
“The firehouse trembled as a great flight of jet planes whistled a single note across a black morning sky,” is an example of this writing tool!
What is personification?
“It was like coming into the cold marbled room of a mausoleum after the moon had set.” Mausoleum most closely means this!