Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
By the end of the story, Tom Benecke realizes that he has put work ahead of his wife and makes a change, revealing that he is this type of character.
What is Round or Dynamic?
This is the sense of the narrator that was improved.
What is hearing?
It grew quicker and quicker, and louder and louder every instant! It grew louder, I say, louder every moment!
What is, Again and Again?
A character that does not experience growth.
What is, static?
Imperceptibly
What is, unbelievable?
Stealthily
What is, cautious and careful?
"There is more to life than money and success."
What is Theme?
The author creates this by having the narrator look in on the man for seven nights.
What is suspense?
That first day at school is still, when I think of it, a remarkable one.
What is, a memory moment?
A character that is the villain
What is, antagonist?
What is, move with skill?
Acute
What is, razor sharp?
This was an item that Tom did not have in his pocket which supported the title of the story.
A symbol of the hearbeat.
What is the narrator's guilty conscious?
"All of a sudden, I knew what I had to do, like there was a big announcement coming down from the sky: Don't let him pass."
What is, an AHA Moment?
The personality of the character is through narration or description.
What is, direct characterization?
Reveling
What is, enjoying?
Hearken
What is, listen?
The irony in the story.
What is, "the paper blowing out of the window the second time"?
A theme of the story?
What is, "Guilt causing destruction..." Answers may vary
The actions of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones toward Roger after he tried to steal her purse.
What is, contrast and contradiction?
Characters who are changed during the story
What is, round or dynamic?
Scud
What is, move quickly?
Sagacity
What is, wisdom and intelligence?
The way Tom gets back into his apartment.
What is, "He breaks the window with his fist"?
The narrator is vexed or _______ by the old man's vulture eye.
What is angered or annoyed?
In the text, "The Third Wish", Mr. Peterson tries to decide whether or not to use his 3rd wish to turn his wife back into a swan.
What is, tough question?
A character that is the hero.
What is, protagonist?
Compulsion
What is, strong urge?
Vehemently
What is, forceful, passionate manner?