Literary Terms
This term refers to a reference in a story to a well-known person, place, event, or idea from history, literature, or culture.
allusion
This archetype describes a character who is in need of a new family, either literally or figuratively.
The Orphan
People often express their culture through things like language, clothing, food, music, and religion.
signifiers of culture
In the 1950s and early 1960s, many people believed in this type of family structure, which included both parents living together and raising their children.
What is a married two-parent household?
This term refers to the methods an author uses to help readers understand and learn about a character.
characterization
This word describes a classic example of a character or type of thing that shows up again and again in stories.
archetype
This type of character often faces many challenges and bad luck, making them appear unfortunate.
The Victim
This term refers to the dominant ideas, beliefs, and values that are considered "normal" in a society.
mainstream culture
During the early 1960s, it was commonly expected that women stay at home to take care of these.
What are the children and the home?
This literary device gives a hint or clue about what might happen later in the story.
foreshadowing
This type of narration is when the story is told from the viewpoint of a character who is actually in the story.
first-person narration
This character has heroic qualities but usually experiences a dramatic downfall.
Tragic Hero
This term describes a way of living that rejects the expectations of mainstream culture, often as a form of protest.
counterculture
In the 1950s and 1960s, children were expected to be these three things, especially in public and around adults.
What are quiet, polite, and obedient?
This character type is often naïve, needs protection, and is frequently faced with confronting a more troubling or darker reality.
The Innocent
This type of narration looks back on events that happened in the past, often with more understanding.
retrospective narration
This character archetype is known for sacrificing a lot to take care of others.
The Caregiver
This is an overgeneralized assumption about a person or group that may not be accurate or fair.
stereotype
In the early 1960s, society strongly valued this, meaning people were expected to follow traditional roles and not stand out.
conformity
In the early 1960s, there was significant anxiety about this issue, which involved young people breaking the law or behaving badly.
juvenile delinquency
This term describes an idea, symbol, or image that keeps appearing throughout a story to help develop the theme.
motif
This character is strong, often angry, and breaks rules, which both intimidates and fascinates others.
The Rebel
In many cultures, people are ranked in a hierarchy based on traits like wealth or education, which determines this.
status
This term describes the common belief in the 1950s and early 1960s that women should focus on homemaking rather than working outside the home.
Mainstream 1960's Culture
During the 1960s, these two types of clothing were often feared by mainstream society as symbols of rejecting traditional values.
jeans and leather