SHORT STORY ELEMENTS
WHAT ARE THREE TYPES OF NARRATION?
FIRST, THIRD OMNISCIENT, THIRD LIMITED
what are the three sections of a monomyth
separation, initiation, return
what do the main characters fish out of the fire at the beginning of the story?
monkey's paw
True or False: Walter is married?
true
who is perseus's dad?
zeus, king of the gods
WHAT ARE TWO TYPES OF CHARACTERS
PROTAGONIST AND ANTAGONIST
what is another name for the monomyth structure?
hero's journey
what happens with the major that got him the paw in the first place?
the last man died?
what is the first dream that walter has?
being on a hydroplane and being the only one to be able to help.
this shows how he feels insignificant in his life
how does perseus defeat the gorgon?
using a mirror image to not turn to stone
WHAT ARE TWO TYPES OF CONFLICT
INTERNAL VS EXTERNAL
the helper refers to what?
people to help the main character in their journey
what does Mr. White wish for first and what consequence occurs because of it?
200 pounds and son dies
why is Walter called a miserable cur?
because he forgot the dog biscuits for his wife
why is perseus sent on a mission?
so the king can marry and enslave his mother
WHAT ARE 5 PLOT POINTS OF A SHORT STORY?
EXPOSITION, RISING ACTION, CLIMAX, FALLING ACTION, RESOLUTION
what is the return?
what is Mr. Whites final wish and why does he wish it?
to kill his son again because he will not return the same
true or false: Walters wife goes to the drug store to get him medication to help him with his mental health?
true
how does the story relate to the monomyth structure?
separation - left home to defeat monster
initiation - kills gorgon with help of witches, saves a princess and comes home
return - he comes home to find evil king and turns everyone to stone who helped him
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF A SETTING?
pathetic fallacy, context of important societal issues
what is the refusal?
they are asked to take on an adventure but refuse due to fear, anxiety or inability.
what is one theme from the monkey's paw?
fate vs free will, grief and loss
what is the theme of walter mitty?
fantasy vs reality
what is one theme of perseus?
growing up, courage, dignity, etc.