Character Analysis
Describe Carrie White’s personality using one adjective. Explain why.
She is shy and insecure
What emotion does Stephen King want the reader to feel?
Stephen King wants the reader to feel fear and tension.
How does Carrie feel about her abilities?
She feels afraid but also curious about her powers.
“He was not a human chicken in a public-school barnyard.”
Metaphor
“im not afraid momma”
Carrie
How does Margaret White control Carrie? Give one example
through fear and religion, telling her that normal feelings are sinful
How does King create a dark or scary mood?
He uses violent language, dark descriptions, and intense emotions.
What can we infer about Margaret’s beliefs?
the world is sinful and dangerous, especially for women
Like Samson in the temple, she could rain destruction on their heads.”
Simile + allusion
“go to your closet and pray”
Carries mom
How does Carrie see herself in this section?
Carrie sees herself as weak and different
Why does Stephen King use strong or violent language?
makes the reader feel uncomfortable and anxious
Why do people react strongly to Carrie?
because she is different and unpredictable.
Memories had come, as if some mental dam had been knocked down.”
Metaphor
“Here it comes,”____ remarked, and the sledge flashed down
Billy
How do other students’ attitudes toward Carrie affect her behavior?
Their fear and cruelty make Carrie withdraw, but also begin to make her aware of her power.
How does description help build tension?
It slows the story and makes the reader expect something bad
What clues suggest danger or violence later in the story?
Growing tension, fear, and Carrie’s increasing power
“Harsh and brilliant, like jagged strokes of lightning.”
simile
“Maybe it’s a bad idea.” she said, not sure if she was testing him or himself. “Maybe we ought to go just get back into bed-”
Susan snell
How is Carrie beginning to change as a person in pages 106–161?
Carrie is becoming more independent and aware of her abilities, which makes her less passive.
Explain how King’s writing style affects the reader.
makes the reader feel trapped and nervous, just like Carrie.
What do these pages suggest about Carrie’s future? Use two details.
Carrie will lose control, and her power may lead to destruction.
“The plumbing ripped loose… like arteries ripped free of flesh.”
Simile
Finally, helpless, she said: “ Do you like me?” He said “your beautiful”. She was.
tommy and carrie