Story elements
What is the climax of the story?
The climax of the story is when two bullies made Peter climb the tree and asked him to fly away
Ernie and Raymond were considered to be qualified hooligans.
Ernie and Raymond were not yet fully qualified hooligans, but they were definitely on their way.
It was Ernie’s 15th birthday and he got a present from his parents.
Ernie was given a 22-caliber rifle for his birthday. Ernie’s best friend Raymond was sure that they would have fun with Ernie’s birthday present.
What is the resolution of the story?
The resolution of the story is that Peter’s mother Mrs. Watson found her son in the garden who fainted, whose leg was hurting and lifted him and phoned for the doctor and the ambulance
The swan on the nest had three tiny cygnets under her.
The swan on the nest had two tiny cygnets under her.
Ernie’s mother was upset because it was nesting season and not a good time to shoot birds.
Ernie’s mother was angry and said that shooting little birds was not nice. She didn’t mind rabbits but she didn’t want her son to shoot little birds.
What is the conflict of the story?
The conflict in “The Swan” is Ernie and Raymond bullying Peter and doing mean and dangerous things to people. (Some evidence: They hurt animals, killed birds, shot at Peter, etc.)
After the swan’s death Peter behaved himself in a cowardly way and cared more about what two hooligans did to him.
After the swan’s death Peter behaved himself in a brave way and shouted at Ernie and Raymond and called them a couple of ignorant idiots.
Ernie went to Raymond’s house after leaving his house.
After leaving his house Ernie went to his best friend Raymond’s house who lived nearby and showed him his gun. Then they set off to hunt rabbits.
Find ONE example of direct and ONE example of indirect characterization of a boy called Peter.
Direct characterization of Peter: Peter was a brilliant pupil, already in the senior class at school although he was only thirteen. (Note: Students’ answer may vary)
Indirect Characterization of Peter: Peter was a smart boy who decided to play the fool with Raymond and Ernie rather than fight with them. (Note: Student’s answer may vary)
Raymond took his knife and began to cut the swan’s wings.
Ernie took his knife and began to cut the swan’s wings.
Ernie and Raymond took great pleasure in bullying
Ernie and Raymond dragged Peter, gave a punch in his stomach, they tied their victim Peter between the rails.