Character
Why does the Princess hate the lady behind the door?
She thought she saw her flirting/talking before to her lover.
Who is really named William Armstrong?
Doodle
Name a short story that develops the theme of human selfishness. Give two reasons for your answer.
Answers may vary
"Don't leave me Brother" - Character & Context, Connections, & Theme
Doodle to Brother --> other answers may vary.
This is the OLDEST story we read.
"The Lady, or the Tiger?" (1882)
Why doesn't Brother end up suffocating Doodle?
He realizes that Doodle is really "all there" when Doodle smiles at him.
Why don't the children of Venus like Margot very much? Name two reasons.
Explain how "All Summer in a Day" illustrates the theme of the "mob mentality" or "following the crowd."
All the children follow William when he suggests putting Margo in the closet.
"Possessed of more power, influence, and force of character... she had done what no other person had done- she had possessed herself the secret of the doors!" Character & Context, Language, & Theme
Narrator about the Princess - other answers will vary!
This character serves as a "repast" for the hounds.
General Zaroff
Who wins the most dangerous game?
Rainsford
Who or what is the ANTAGONIST in "Rules of the Game?"
MeiMei's Mother
Explain two ways the scarlet ibis is a symbol for Doodle.
1. They are both different/outsiders 2. They both came so far only to die.
"They looked at each other and then looked away... They could not meet each other's glances. Their faces solemn and pale." - Character & Context, Themes, & Significance
Narrator in "All Summer in a Day" once the children realize what a horrible thing they have done to Margot- they are ashamed.
He wrote "All Summer in a Day"
Ray Bradbury
Who actually receives the chess set for Christmas?
Vincent (MeiMei's older brother)
What is the CLIMAX of "The Most Dangerous Game?"
Explain "the art of invisible strength" and "the strongest wind cannot be seen." What story is this from?
"Rules of the Game." True strength comes from within and is not always visible to others.
"Think of it fair reader, not as if the decision of the question depended upon yourself, but upon that hot-blooded, semi-barbaric princess, her soul at a white heat beneath the combined forces of jealousy & despair..." C&C, language, & theme
Narrator about the Princess's choice from "The lady or the Tiger?" rest of answers will vary.
This character serves as a FOIL or opposite character to General Zaroff.
Whitney
This character dies from a fatal knife wound.
Ivan from "The Most Dangerous Game"
What is the CLIMAX of "The Lady or the Tiger?"
When the lover meets her eye and walks to the right.
Discuss how the opening paragraph of "The Scarlet Ibis" sets the mood for the rest of the story. What literary device is used?
Foreshadow- words like rotting, rank, death, bleeding, untenanted, etc. set an ominous and sad mood.
"Strongest wind cannot be seen... Her black men advanced across the plane... my white pieces screamed as they scurried and fell off the board one by one." C&C, connection, & theme
MeiMei in her head narrating about her vision about her at the end of "Rules of the Game." Metaphor of chess game.
How does the King justify his arena of poetic justice?