Vocab
What is internal conflict
The struggle within the mind of a character
(a struggle a character faces within themselves)
What is the point of view that you used for your own stories on the Short Story Worksheets?
First person point of view
The major theme of The Lottery
People will go along with traditions even if they're cruel or outdated.
--OR--
It is easier to follow the crowd than to speak up for the truth.
The major theme of Lamb to the Slaughter
Sometimes assumptions can make us overlook the truth
--OR--
Appearances can be deceiving
What are the 3 main kinds of external conflict?
man vs. man, man vs. society, and man vs. nature
What is the point of view of "The Lottery"?
Third person omniscient point of view
Who is the most flat and static character in The Lottery
Old Man Warner
What did Mary Maloney do immediately after killing her husband?
Put the lamb in the oven
--OR--
Rehearse what she would ask Sam, the grocer
What is a theme?
The overall message of a story (a lesson about a universal idea).
What is the point of view of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Third person limited point of view
Who is the protagonist of "The Lottery"?
Tessie Hutchinson
Who is the protagonist of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Mary Maloney
What is a dynamic character?
A character that changes over the course of a story.
How did the tone in The Lottery change?
From __________ to __________ .
Lighthearted to Suspenseful / Dreadful
Before slips of paper, what did the village use to write their names into the black box?
Chips of wood
What did Mary like to do to relax while she waited for Mr. Maloney to get home from work?
She liked to sew
--OR--
sewing
What is tone?
The overall attitude or mood a narrator conveys in a story
What is the overall tone of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Creepy & Suspenseful +1
Dark comedy / humor +2
What type of external conflict does Mrs. Hutchinson face?
Character vs Society
Who is the antagonist of "Lamb to the Slaughter" after Mary murders her husband?
The police detectives