Theme
The recurring and emerging ideas about the world that are found in a work of literature
Theme
A force or character that strongly opposes the main character
Antagonist
The central character of the story
By the end of the story, what has happened to Dr. Heidegger’s four friends?
They grow old again
revealed by a direct statement, whether through the character’s words or the narration.
Explicit Themes
A character who DOES NOT change throughout the story.
Static Character
A character who is complex and well-developed
Round Character
What does Beauty ask her father to bring her from his trip?
A rose
Short, pithy, and overt statements by the narrator that teach life lessons.
Morals
A character who is one dimensional (could be described in one to two words)
Flat character
Hinting at events that will occur later in the story
Foreshadowing
On what does Dr. Heidegger test his water before giving it to his friends?
A rose
Ideas about life that are found throughout world literature because they can be understood by all times and people.
Universal Theme
How the opposing forces in a particular conflict come to grips with/resolve the issues at hand
Conflict Resolution
A character who changes throughout the story.
Dynamic Character
What is the “good night” that Thomas is speaking of in his poem?
Death
The author never openly states the theme, but rather expects the reader to INFER the meaning of the story.
Implicit Theme
Anxiety resulting from an author’s withholding of plot details
Suspense
An antagonist who is particularly evil or cruel
Villian
According to “Go Down, Death,” upon what does Death ride?
A white horse