V3 - Literature: The Butler

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V3 - Literature

Introduce literature and literary terms

Knowledge needed for vwo 4,5,6

Literature: 

Plot 

Characters & characterization

Language & literary features

Theme & interpretation

Read: The Butler

What is the 'inciting incident' in the story?

What is the 'climax'?

Openings:

Ab ovo -> at the beginning 

In medias res -> In the middle

Endings: 

Closed -> no more (important) questions

Open -> some (important) questions

Cliffhangers -> abrupt stop

Plot twist -> something makes the story completely different

How does the story start?

1. Ab ovo
2. In medias res

How does the story end?

1. Closed
2. Open
3. Cliffhanger
4. Twist

Character:

Protagonist -> 'the hero'

Antagonist -> 'the villain'

Character trait -> something linked to a specific character (bossy, intelligent, shy, confident, etc.)

Character development -> how a character changes in a story

Dynamic character -> a character who changes

Flat character -> a character who doesn't change

Mr Cleaver - character trait?

Mr Cleaver - character trait?

Who is the 'protagonist' in the story?

1. The butler - Tibbs
2. Mr Cleaver

Are there any 'dynamic characters' in the story?

The butler - Tibbs:

The butler (Tibbs) - character trait?

The butler - Tibbs:

What is 'funny' about:
“You are very fortunate, sir,” the butler murmured, backing out of room.

Are there any 'dynamic characters' in the story?

1. yes
2. no