Key Terms
Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
Symbolism
Where was Harte living when he passed away?
London
Which Character was in love with John Oakhurst
The Duchess
Who does the story initially focus on at the beginning of the story being kicked out?
John Oakhurst
Tells readers about characters and are direct statements about personality and physical attributes
Direct Characterization
Where did Harte move when he took a U.S. consol job?
Germany (bonus five points if you said Scotland too.
Which Character gave away all her food so the child could survive
Mother Shipton
What word did Poker Flat use to describe the outcasts?
Wickedness
Shows what the character is like through their appearance, thoughts, words, actions, and reactions of other characters
Indirect Characterization
What two stories helped him achieve fame?
The Luck of Roaring Camp
The Outcasts of Poker Flat
Which 4 characters passed away?
John Oakhurst, Mother Shipton, The Duchess, Piney
When Uncle Billy ran away, what did he steal?
The Mules
Two main characters who contrast one another from the beginning to the end.
Foil Characters
What additional three jobs did Harte have before becoming a writer?
A miner, a teacher, and a typewriter
Which Character was told to leave to get help
Tom Simson
What does John Oakhurst write on and is attached to the tree when they find his body?
The Deuce of Clubs
This kind of writing portrays customs, attitudes, characters, situations, and dialects of regions with accurate detail, and tries not to stereotype anyone.
Local Color Writing
How old was Harte when his dad passed away?
9 years old
Which 2 characters lived at the end?
Tom Simson and Uncle Billy
How does Harte describe the characters at the end of the story?
Some of the strongest people in Poker Flat were seen as the weakest.