Story Concepts
Brother did this because of the guilt he felt for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain.
Why did Brother cry?
The story was created because this character was born "not normal".
Who is Doodle?
Revenge, Deception, and Betrayal
What are the main themes of The Cask of Amontillado?
Tttiiiiiiimmmmbbbeeerrr!! Watch out for falling trees!
What is the setting of The Interlopers?
This is what gives the reader the hint that something is coming later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
10 years
What is the amount of time it took for M. Loisel to pay back everything?
This character believed she was too pretty to be poor.
Who is MME. Loisel?
Appearance vs Reality
Impulse vs Intention
What are main themes of The Lamb to the Slaughter?
You better watch out for purse-snatchers when walking home at night after a shift at the salon.
What is the setting for Thank You Ma'am?
This is where the story takes place.
What is setting?
This character wanted to get back at his "friend" for shaming his family name/crest. It all happened in the underground.
Who is Montresor?
This character's face and life needed a good washing.
Who is Roger?
Destructive Nature of Hatred
AND
Meaningless Conflict
What are the themes of The Interlopers?
Sometimes work is a dangerous place, but at least your family will get paid if you perish.
What is the setting for The Monkey's Paw.
Dark, scary, bright, happy, depressed are examples of this.
What is the tone of the story?
The importance of living within one's means.
This character wished her Herbert back to life.
Who is Mrs. White?
Duality of pride
Selfishness
What are the main themes in The Scarlet Ibis?
Watch out, one never knows what may be lurking under the floor boards.
What is the setting for The Tell-Tale Heart?
The moral/lesson of the story.
What is the theme?
Malay Mancatcher
Burmese Tiger Pit
Ugandan Knife Trap
What are the traps in The Most Dangerous Game?
He couldn't wait to be face-to-face with his poaching neighbor.
Who is Ulrich Von Gradwitz?
Hunter vs Hunted
Civilization vs Savagery
What are the main themes in The Most Dangerous Game?
While storming, the final resting place was under a tree.
What is the setting for The Scarlet Ibis?
Texting someone telling them how much you hate texting is an example of this.
What is situational irony?