Definitions
Define 'foreshadow'
Where an author provides hints, clues, or warnings about events that will happen later in the story
Define 'protagonist'
The main character of the story, the one with whom the reader identifies.
In, "Just Lather, That's All", Captain Torres reveals that he came to the barber to see if the barber would murder him. What is this an example of?
Situational irony
Fear, worry, setbacks
What is the theme of "Citizen's Arrest"?
Doing what you think is the right thing might not always be the correct decision
Define 'conflict'
A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot forward, creates tension, and reveals character motivations
Define 'antagonist'
The force in opposition of the protagonist; this person may not be “bad” or “evil”, but he/she opposed the protagonist in a significant way
What is the surprise ending in "Citizen's Arrest"?
The thief snitches on Mr. Goronovsky- Mr. G gets a parking ticket
What is the symbol behind darkness and sunshine in "The Tunnel"?
Darkness represents fear and its ability to trap you/keep you from moving on
Sunshine represents the overcoming of one's fear
What is the theme in "The Dinner Party"?
Gender does not determine one's ability to control their reactions
The part of a narrative that provides background information to the audience, introducing essential details such as the main characters, setting, historical context, and the initial situation of the plot
Define 'climax'
The highest point of tension and drama in a story's plot, often a turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak and begins to resolve.
How is situational irony evident in "The Interlopers"?
1. The men view one another as interlopers on "their land"
2. The men are the true interlopers in the forest, as the wolves demonstrate they own the forest at the end
What is the theme in "The Interlopers"?
Hatred and grudges are destructive
Forgiveness is great, unless it comes too late
Define 'theme'
The central, unifying idea, message, or concept that a story explores, often a universal truth about life, society, or humanity
Define 'first-person'
A point of view in which a narrator recounts events from their own personal perspective, using pronouns like "I," "me," "my," and "we"
How is the tunnel a magical place? Need to include an example from the text.
Because...
- time seems to slow down
- there are girls playing in there... and they have cake?
- once you enter the tunnel, you can only come out if someone calls you by your real name
- the hatred the barber has for the captain
- applying the lather to the captain, mounting tension
- the difficult conversation about executions of rebels
- the moment the barber holds the razor to the captain's throat
What is the theme in "The Tunnel"?
Traumatizing events from childhood can impact your future
You have to face your fears to move on from theme
Define 'mood'
The feeling that the author tries to convey throughout the story. The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting.
Define 'third person'
A storytelling mode where the narrator is an external observer, not a character in the story, referring to characters by name or with third-person pronouns like "he," "she," "it," and "they"
Explain the conflict of person vs society in "Fear"
The protagonist is in the middle of a war (we assume it is WWII), and war is a societal conflict as it deals with differing rules, beliefs, and laws
Ex. Nazis
What internal conflict does the American face in "The Dinner Party"?
He is conflicted on whether or not to alert the guests of a snake being in the room
What is the theme of "Just Lather, That's All"?
the conflict between political duty and personal integrity
Perpetuating violence vs upholding human dignity
Personal identity, moral responsibility