Collier Early Life
When and where was John Collier born?
In London, 1901
What did John start doing instead when he was unsuccessful writing poems?
Began writing short stories
What literary device is used repeatedly in The Chaser?
Foreshadowing
when the author explicitly states something that they want you to be aware of for the future.
Concrete Foreshadowing
What is a chaser?
A sweet drink taken after an alcoholic beverage
Where did John and his sister go to school?
Homeschooled
America
What year was The Chaser written?
1940
The narrator is telling the story (pronouns used are he, she, they, them)
Third person point of view
Where did John move in 1935 due to his success in America?
California
How old was John when he began reading novels
3 years old
What is known as John Collier's most famous novel today?
His Monkey Wife
The old man occasionally called the Glove Cleaner by this other name?
Life cleaner
A warning or indication of a future event
Foreshadowing
What well-known TV show has an episode based off of the Chaser?
Twilight Zone
Who influened John's fascination with literature at a young age?
His uncle, Vincent
What did John began doing in 1935 due to a contract he received from America?
Screenwriting
What significant phrase is said by the old man in the last line of The Chaser?
Au Revoir
the narrator can only reveal the thoughts, feelings, and understanding of a single character at any given time
First person limited
Another name for concrete foreshadowing?
Chekov's Gun
How old was John when he told his father he wanted to be a poet?
18 years old
About how many years did John write poems before he began writing short stories?
10 years
How much did the old man sell the love potion for?
1 dollar
point of view where the narrator knows everything about the events, characters, and world in the story.
Third person omniscient
What was Alan's love interest's name?
Diana