Themes
What are the themes from The Monkey's Paw?
Be careful what you ask for
What are the major conflicts from Monkey's Paw?
External- Man vs. supernatural
Internal- Man vs. self
What was the narrative hook from Monkey's Paw?
The Sergeant Major throws the Monkey’s Paw into the fire to protect anyone from using it, but Mr. White is quick to grab it out of the fire.
Define two vocabulary words from Monkey's Paw
talisman- an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
diction- the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Name one symbol from Monkey's Paw
Talisman- symbol of luck and magical powers
What are the themes from The Most Dangerous Game?
Hunter vs. the hunted
What are the major conflicts from The Most Dangerous Game?
External- Man vs. Nature
Internal- Man vs. self
What is the narrative hook from The Most Dangerous Game
Rainsford leans a bit more overboard and drops his pipe and tries to catch it but he falls into the water
Define two vocabulary words from The Most Dangerous Game
repast- a meal
cultivated- refined and well educated.
Name one symbol from The Most Dangerous
Sword- symbol of death
What is the theme of Cask of Amontillado?
Revenge, Insanity, Manipulation of weakness
What are the major conflicts in Cask of Amontillado?
External- Man vs. Man
Internal- Man vs. pride
What is the narrative hook from Cask of Amontillado?
The narrative hook is when Fortunato is brought to his house and when Montresor brings him to the catacombs.
Define two vocabulary words from Cask of Amontillado
Wont- accustomed to
Immolation- killing someone
Name one symbol from Cask of Amontillado
Fortunato's costume- symbolized him being a fool
What is the theme of the Interlopers?
Don't estimate the power of nature, love thy neighbor
What are the major conflicts in the Interlopers?
External- Man vs Nature or Man vs Man
Internal- Man vs self
What is the narrative hook from the Interlopers?
When Ulrich and Georg confront each other in the woods.
Define two words from the Interlopers
Precipitous- dangerously high or steep
Interloper- an intruder
Name one symbol from The Interlopers
Flask- offering of friendship
Name one more theme from the Interlopers
Nothing is gained from petty quarrels and hatred
Name one conflict from a story and explain the deeper meaning of it
Interlopers- Man vs Nature
The tree falls on top of Ulrich and Georg and they could not get out
What is the definition of narrative hook?
Narrative hook- is a literary technique in the opening of a story that "hooks" the reader's attention so that he or she will keep on reading
Name one more vocabulary word from each story
Monkey's Paw- palpable- (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
The Most Dangerous Game- lacerated- (of flesh or skin) torn or deeply cut.
Cask of Amontillado- Utterance- word or phrase
The Interlopers- Languor- tired
Name one more symbol from The Interlopers
Land- symbolized three generations of fighting and hatred