Let 'Em Play God
What does author's purpose mean?
The intention of the author; what the author wants you to learn/know
What is the exposition of this story?
Setting: Laburnam Villa (rainy, night)
Characters: Mr. White, Mrs. White, Herbert, Major Morris
Why is Mrs. Stevenson irritated?
She has been on the phone for 45 minutes; she can't get a hold of her husband
Peripheral
What is a suffix?
A group of letters added to the END of a word to slightly change the meaning of that word
What is Hitchcock's purpose in this article?
To show how he creates suspense
What is the first wish?
For 200 pounds
Querulous or neurotic
Bossy, demanding
Imperious
What does -able/-ible mean?
To be able to/capable of
What is Alfred Hitchcock's job?
Film Director
What is a theme of this story?
Be careful what you wish for; don't mess with fate
What is one example of foreshadowing found in the exposition of this play?
Train, expensive jewelry, "she", weak and helpless, one light source
Likely to happen; possible; believable
Plausible
What is a prefix?
Letters added at the beginning of a word
Is horror a part of suspense, according to Hitchcock?
No!
What is the climax of this story?
The Whites make a second wish and they start to hear knocking on the door. Mrs. White wants to investigate
What makes a drama (or play) different than a novel?
Stage directions are used to directly set up the setting
Offered; Given
Proffered
What does indelible mean? (hint: delebilis means to delete)
Not able to be deleted/removed/erased; permanent
What does it mean to "play God"?
The audience knows more than the characters
What is the resolution of this story?
Mr. White makes his third wish and the knocking stops
How is this story related to Let 'Em Play God?
In both cases, people knew more than other characters in the story
Complaining or Whining
Words that end in -able/-ible are what part of speech?
Adjectives