Theme
What is a theme?
A central idea, message, or topic that is the subject of a discussion or artistic work.
What is one element of narrative structure?
Who is the main character?
Waverly/Mei Mei
Who is the main character?
Elena
Where does theme usually appear in a narrative
In the resolution
What is another name for Narrative Structure
Freytag's Pyramid
San Francisco/Chinatown 1960s
Where and when does the story take place?
Paterson, New Jersey in 1963
What is an example of a theme?
Hard work pays off, man is futile against nature, etc.
Define Inciting Force
The event that disrupts a character's normal life and kicks off the main plot of a story
Who said "bite back your tongue"?
Waverly's mom
Who is Elena's love interest?
Eugene
What is one of the theme of "The Rules of the Game"?
Life is like chess, individuality is more important than familial obligations, the quest for personal identity, silence is a strength, etc.
Name and define two elements of narrative structure
A pack of lifesavers
How does Elena describe where she lives?
loud, busy, filled with new immigrants from the island.
What is the theme of "Music For My Mother
Music as a bridge between cultures, the strength of family bonds, cultural identity and adaptation
What is the narrative structure of "Rules of the Game"
1. Waverly, mom, dad, 2 brothers. Located in San Francisco
2. Christmas party and her brother receives a chess set, she is jealous
3. Vincent does not let her play, Waverly tries to play chess, Waverly's mom get involved with her playing chess
4. Waverly ran away
5. Waverly comes home and her mother does not pat attention to her, Waverly goes to her room
6. Waverly realizes that her argument with her mother is like a game of chess
Define the word "relented" based on the following sentence.
"Vincent at first refused to let me play, but when I offered my life savers as replacements for the buttons that filled in for the missing pieces, he relented."
Agree to do something after resisted it before
What does Elena realize at the end of the story?
Elena wants to be honest and is not sad about the President dying but instead is sad about Eugene's mom rejecting her.