Book Report: The Fault in our Stars John Green Meaning of the title: "The fault‚ dear Brutus is not in our stars‚ / But in ourselves‚ that we are underlings." was said in Shakespeare’s play ‘Julius Caesar’. Saying that it is not fate that decides our future‚ but instead our own failings. That you are to blame for the bad thing that happen in your life. But the title ‘The Fault in our Stars’ says that sometimes it’s not our fault; things happen in life‚ sometimes we can’t control it; there
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------------------------------------------------- Key Facts full title · The Turn of the Screw author · Henry James type of work · Novella genre · Gothic novel; satire language · English time and place written · 1898‚ England date of first publication · 1898 publisher · Collier’s Weekly narrator · The governess narrates virtually the whole tale in retrospect‚ as she writes it down in a manuscript. The prologue is told by an anonymous narrator who seems educated and of the upper class.
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The Unreliable Narrator The impact of the narrative point of view and subsequently‚ the narrator’s control over his story-telling cannot be ignored. Mastery in presenting the story gives the narrator control to direct his readers as he intends‚ and hence it is important to penetrate the façade of the writing to truly understand what is going on. In Lolita‚ this is especially crucial as Humbert paints a sympathetic and sorry picture of himself to gain empathy from the readers. Yet‚ at the same
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Narrative Planner—“The Pomegranate Seeds” Who? Describe the character whose story you plan to tell. Character Name: How would you describe this character? Why? Physical Appearance Gloomy but handsome. He was gloomy because he was very lonely in his dominion. Feelings Very sad and lonely Because he has been by himself for so long he has grown tired of it. Attitude Desperate‚ and sad He really wants Proserpina to live with him and so far he is not succeeding. What? Conflict Character
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“Blue Melody” Analysis "Blue Melody" is a short story by J. D. Salinger which was first published in the September 1948. It is the tragic tale of an African-American jazz singer; the story was inspired by the life of Bessie Smith and was originally titled "Scratchy Needle on a Phonograph Record." Cosmopolitan changed the title to "Blue Melody" without Salinger ’s consent. It is possible to interpret the original title of the story. Stratchy needle may mean time and experience of a person which
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How to Write a Story: Lesson Part Two What Makes a Good Story? Writing Teaching Point(s): • Students will identify the qualities or elements of a fictional story they have enjoyed reading. • Students will review the elements or structure of a story. Standard(s): ELA.4.WRT.1.1 Use a variety of strategies to prepare for writing. Connection: “You have worked hard to write a personal narrative‚ telling about a true event that really happened to you. Now we begin a new unit of study---
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dspafjdflkdmflkUnit 2 Journey to Identity Text Analysis Title: The Boy with the Striped Pajamas Author: John Boyne Publication Date: 2006 I chose this book because (respond in at least 2 sentences): I chose this book because I like to read books about history. This book is about the holocaust. Connecting with Character: Protagonist ___Bruno_______________________________________________ How do you relate to this character? Similarities Differences Beginning: Like Bruno‚ I’ve also moved
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Analysis of A Rose for Emily A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner tells the story of a stubborn‚ elderly woman who everyone suspects murdered Homer Barron. Miss Emily Grierson‚ stuck in the ways of the old South‚ refused to confirm to the new generation’s laws. The author keeps the audience engaged with foreshadowing and symbolism. Faulkner begins the story with his clever use of foreshadowing. At the beginning of the story he states‚ “When Miss Emily Grierson died‚ our whole town went to her
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Notes on Script Writing – “Is there a Formula?” Telegraphing – also knows as “advertising” pointing fingers” - deadline‚ appointment Dangling cause – also “known as elements of the future‚” prediction – “I’m going to raise $$”‚ warning. Dialogue hook. Statements about future‚ have to do certain things (cause and effect). Dramatic tension – (Sophocles) Ironic tension –the audience knows more than one of more character (dramatic or comedic) Moment of relation‚ moment of recognition “Quid pro
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This is a story by Bob Thurber‚ an American writer. The text under analysis is a short story‚ a true-life boy’s story. The general atmosphere of the text is ironical and moralizing. The title of the text is “The Cricket War” judging by it we can guess that the matter is about insects and the fight against them. The story describes the events happening in one family. They met with the invasion of crickets and started an unequal battle with them. The more people tried to banish the crickets‚ the
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