Elements of a Story
Plot
Plot concerns the organization of the main events of a work of fiction
timidly
showing shyness
clues that Doris would not be allowed to keep the puppy
types of conflicts we have discussed in class
Man vs. Man
Man Vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Setting
time and place
trudged
walk slowly and with heavy steps
agreement Doris makes with her parents about keeping the puppy until they get to the pound
She will take responsibility of the puppy
example of man vs. man
Doris vs. Dad
Protagonist
Antagonist
Protagonist: The main character; the hero
Antagonist: The character who is in conflict with the protagonist in some way; the “bad guy”
grudgingly
reluctantly
You better feed that mutt before it dies of starvation
Mr. Lacey vs. Snow
Puppy vs. Snow
Climax
The “high point”. This is the turning point of the story. Usually the main character comes face to face with a conflict. The main character will change in some way.
ignore
refuse to take notice of or acknowledge
Protagonist of the story
Antagonist of the story
Doris
Parents
Mr. Lacey
Doris
Other two character "types" we discussed in class
Static: Character stays the same
Dynamic: Character changes in some way
exhausted
when was this word used in the story
drained of one's physical or mental resources/ very tired
the night before Mr. Lacey takes the puppy to the pound
man vs. society
Mr. Lacey vs. society