Literature unit 5
The poem that you have read was taken from J. J. R. Tokens novel the fellowship of the ring and is known as the riddle of strider. The poem talks about a character named straighter's real name is Aragorn. He knows that he is of noble descendent but is living as a Ranger roaming the countryside. When read in this context what possible meaning might The paradox in lines 1 and two have "all that is gold does not glitter not all those who wander are lost"
"All that is gold does not glitter" means a nobleman really it's not all that good. "Not all those who wander are lost" it's a wanderer is not truly lost because he knows what he wants to be
Given the context above in question one how they one interpret 7 and eight
"Renewed shall be blade that was broken the crownless again shall be king" means the army fought and the other king lost and so the people will be the rulers like a democracy
Analogy
A comparison of one thing to another
How does the statement that "A man is never so on trial as in the moment of excessive good fortune" relate to Ben-Hur and his situation at the beginning of Part V
A lot of good things happened to him and God was testing him to show his character.
Caesura
A pause like a dash, comma, or period
What kind of atmosphere does the author convey in "driving to town late to mail a letter "?
A snowy night
Paradox
A statement that seems on its surface to be so contradictory but when use at the right time makes good sense
Situational irony
A type of irony in which the story's events violate normal expectations
Essay
A work that seeks to state a point of view, discuss a subject, or pursued a reader to accept an argument
What is the rhyme scheme in stanza 1 of "Incident of the French Camp"
ABABCDCD
Besides Galileo and John Brown can you think of another person from history he fits the characteristics that the author describes near the end of the essay?
Abraham, Helen Keller
How are Ben-Hur's horses different from the rest of those who entered the race?
All 4 of them were stags and his had never been in a race
Informal or personal essay
An essay that the author adapts a friendly tone with the reader
Context
Any outside factors surrounding a work that may provide additional insight to its meaning
Subplot
Any pot introduced in addition to the main plot
Why is the Hebrew's story about the merchant Simonides of such interest to Ben-Hur?
Ben-Hur discovers that Simonides worked with his father and might have some connections with his relatives
Where does dramatic irony occur in this chapter?
Ben-Hur doesn't know where his mother and sister are or that they both have leprosy.
What is Ben-Hur's motivation for wanting to drive Sheik Ilderim's horses?
Ben-Hur wanted to race against Messala and embarrass him
How does the poet use repetition and rhyme in this translation of the poem
Ducks ducks leaves weaves
List examples of alliteration in this translation of the poem
Ducks ducks spinning swamped slimed sunk
Which of the 2 heroes did you admire the most the boy or Emily Geiger? Why?
Emily Geiger because she thought of a way to hide the note by eating it (quick skills)
Hyperbole
Exaggeration overstatement used to make a point
What are the dangers that Ally faces on her excursion?
Falling down the stairs, running into a wall, or not making it to the house in the first place.
Epics
Formal, defined style of poetry
Stanza
Groupings of verse lines in a poem
Is there any foreshadowing early in the banks of Sacramento that hints the crisis to come?
Hall warns Jerry not to mess with the cables, but Jerry is forced to do
Why do you think Ben-Hur attempts to save Arrius
He attempts to save him because he seemed sympathetic to him and was hoping that he could help him and he might of wanted to do it to please God
What positive character traits does Jerry show in the face of danger?
He demonstrated perseverance by continuing to rescue the Spillanes even with bloody hands and exhaustion
What is Ben-Hur's motivation for wanting to be known as the son of Arrius other than the son of Hur?
He doesn't think it is wise to have his true identity given.
How does Ben Hur choose to deal with the faithful Simonides
He gave up most of his inheritance to find his mother and sister with the help of Simonides
What does Simonides do after Ben-Hur leaves him? What do you think his motivation was for doing so?
He gets Malluch to follow him and gives Simonides a report each night in where he is. I think Simonides could tell he was important and didn't want to loose him.
What irony can you detect in the last stanza of " Che Fece... Il Gran Rifiuto? Explain
He has the choice to say yes or no and he chose to say no and it ruins the rest of his life because of that choice
In "Che Fece . . . Il Gran Rifiuto" what happens when someone has "The yes ready within him "? What does that phrase mean?
He has to make the right choice
Where is the authors tone toward the water hyacinth seem to be
He likes the flower bc he let it live
What makes the boy's actions in "Incident of the French Camp" heroic
He risks his life for France by delivering a message to Napoleon
List some specific actions during the race that reveal Messala's villainous character
He strikes Ben-Hur's horses with a whip. When Messala said "Down Eros, up with Mars"
Why does Ben-Hur ask Malluch to help to "fix the public eye" on the race between him and Messala
He wants the public to only cheer for him and Messala
How would you describe Ben-Hur's attitude after deciding to visit Simonides? Give evidence from the story to support your description.
He was curious about getting more information on his sister and mother. Simonides took over his dad's business. Ben-Hur could loose power😬
When Ben-Hur states that his father" was not without honor in Jerusalem "what does he really mean to emphasize? Is this an example of overstatement or understatement
He was very humble because he was very honored and rich. UNDERSTATEMENT
What is the subplot that begins at the beginning in this part of the novel.
How his mother and sister were released from prison.
In the 3rd paragraph in "Elusive Rest Area", Bombeck announces to her family "No more driving for days to find a restaurant where grease is the beverage". How is this statement an example of hyperbole or overstatement?
Hyperbole a huge exaggeration
What do you think will happen to Ben-Hur? What reason do you have for your prediction?
I think Ben-Hur will fall off his horse.
Is the essay " The First Robin" a formal or informal one?
Informal
What are the obstacles that the Water-Hyacinth must face?
It is very windy so she's worried about floating trash twigs and leaves
What does Ben-Hur mean by his statement that "Pride is never so loud as when in chains"? What term have you learned that describes a statement like this that seems so contradictory actually makes sense
It means that it is embarrassing and unprideful to be in chains. Paradox ( p404)
Examine Ben-Hur's dialogue in this chapter. What does it say about him as a character? How has he developed?
It says that he is Jewish. He really cares about his father's best friend. It says that he would rather not kill his father's friend or anyone than have the entire city of Rome for himself. Ben-Hur is a good person.
Why does Sheik Ilderim quiet out when he reads the program for the games? Whose hand is behind the programs revelation
It was listed as Ben-Hur the Jew instead of Ben-Hur son of Arrius.It was Messala's hand
What kind of weather or types of situations make you feel the way Bly did in this poem
It was snowing and "the main street is deserted "
What reason does the author give for his admiration of the dead robin? Are we supposed to read his explanation literally?
It was too cold. No
Who is the protagonist in "The Banks of Sacramento"?
Jerry
Following the Spillane's demand for Jerry to let them cross, we are told that "Jerry backed slightly away. He did it unconsciously, as if recoiling instinctively from something unwelcome." How does this description foreshadow the events to come?
Jerry knows how the cable works and knows that it hasn't been used in years and also without passengers. He also knows that it is raining therefore Jerry knew it would be a risk for the Spillanes, but they demanded it
Whom does Ben-Hur meet at the well in Nazareth? How does the author use understatement to tell about the meeting?
Jesus. because he had never know. It didn't say Jesus
The first line of the poem is a twist on the popular expression "all that glitters is not gold quote from Shakespeare think about the meanings of both statements how are they different did they contradict one another or other statements complementary
Judging someone for their outside is wrong. They are completely different
Would you say that "the banks of Sacramento" was written mainly from the omniscient or the limited point of view? Explain.
Limited, there were 3 characters and only Jerry really gives an opinion about the cable.
In what lines does Caesura occur in "driving to town late to mail a letter "? And what lines does enjambment occur
Lines 1,3,5 No enjambment
In what lines does Cesar or occur in "Che fecs. . . Il Gran Rifiuto"? In what lines does enjambment occur?
Lines 4,6,7,8 Lines 1,3,4
Did you like the stream-of-consciousness method employed in this selection? Did it add or detract from your enjoyment of the story?
No detract
Enjambment
Occurs when a poetic line flows past the end of one versus line onto the next with no punctuation at the end of the first line
What is the setting of "Emily Geiger
Outside
Narrative poems
Poems that tell a story
Suspense
Read her anxiety resulting from the authors withholding plot details
What are the implications of the last sentence of the story?
She made it to the bathroom herself
After being captured, what does Emily do with the note that she has been given to carry?
She memorized what it said and ate it
What does the phrase "if his father had only been there to see," expressed by Jerry, tell us about him?
That Jerry knew his father would be proud about what he had done.
Tone
The attitude of the author toward the subject
What is the author' s tone? Does the author keep a consistent tone throughout the story?
The author doesn't keep a consistent tone.
What is the irony in the fifth stanza of "Incident of the French Camp"
The boy smiled and then died
What is the main conflict in this chapter
The chariot race between Ben-Hur and Messala
What is ironic about the last stanza ? How was the irony talked about in the Bible
The fragile is strong also. She is very determined and is successful just like David was in David and Goliath
Authorial purpose
The intent an author has in writing a story.
Identify 3 more instances in which Bombeck uses hyperbole in her descriptions
The kid "ate" the seat belt "No more driving for days to find a restaurant that serves grease as a beverage" There will be another rest area in 30 miles
Atmosphere
The mood or emotion that a reader is supposed to share with the characters
Poetic justice
The occurrence within a story of earthly rewards or punishments given to the character based on their previous actions
Omniscient point of view
The reader gains understanding of the thoughts and feelings of the story's characters
Dramatic irony
The reader of the story is aware of certain story detail of which the characters within the story is unaware of
Limited point of view
The reader's scope is limited because of the small amount of characters
Character motivation
The reasons that a character behaves the way he or she behaves
Look closely at the end of the essay. What is the author really trying to communicate through his story about the robin?
The robin was a hero if at first you don't succeed try, try again
Setting
The time and place of the story where the action occurs
Tolkien himself disliked allegories but one can see the similarities between token stories and the story of scripture in particular consider how this poem in Philippians 2:5 through 11 or similar how are they different
There both kings and for the different thing is that Jesus is already our king but the king in the poem has to wait to reclaim the throne
What character traits do the boy in "Incident of the French Camp" and Emily Geiger share? How do they differ?
They are both heroes and deliver a note and one is a boy and the other is a woman
Besides hyperbole what other aspects did you find humorous in Bombeck's informal essay
They ate cold hotdogs
Compare the characters of Simonides and Amrah. How are they alike?
They both care for Ben-Hur and would give their life for him.
Though it is unlikely that Cavafy meant for his poem to have a Christian interpretation, how could a Christian apply the main idea of this poem? What further claim what a Christian make that Calvafy does not
They could have mentioned Jesus and prayed about to say yes or no
What do you think the authorial purpose for writing this story was? What kind of response do you think Godden wanted from her readers?
To show what it is like to be blind form a blind person's perspective. This was a vivid story.
List at least 2 examples of concrete sensory images for each of touch, smell, and sound.
Touch: hat rack and chest. Smell:dried roses and pickles Sound: Doreen's footsteps and curtains flapping in the wind.
Look closely at the portion describing Tirzah and her mother's arrival at the family home and their secret reunion with Ben-Hur. What descriptive elements help to heighten the suspense of this portion.
When Ben-Hur said "Mother! Amrah, where is-" while he was sleeping and his mother and sister heard him when he said that. It was at night and they would be stoned to death if they were discovered the author uses words like ghostly
Alitteration
When a group of words have the same 1st letter
Stream of consciousness
When author attempts to reproduce the thoughts in characters mind using grammar or logic
When did you realize Ally was blind? What details do you know?
When it says "You are not afraid of the stairs. Why? Because mother had put signals there for you, under the rail where no one can find them, and they guide you all the way up"
Given what Arrius tells Ben-Hur after the battle is over, can you think of a reason for Arrius being sympathetic to Ben-Hur.
Yes because Ben-Hur was accused of purposefully murdering a Roman Arrius knew Ben's father and were good friends
Is it wrong for Ben-Hur to seek revenge? Cite Scripture to back up this answer.
Yes, Luke 6:31
Does poetic justice occur at the conflict's resolution? How?
Yes, Messala's chariot crashed and his legs were crushed so he couldn't use them ever again
Are there any other examples of the paradox in the poem besides lines 1 and two? What is the theme that is echoed throughout lines 3 through eight
Yes, lines 3,5,6,7 are examples of paradox. The impossible is happening
Is either (or both) of the two poems a narrative poem? Would you classify either as an epic
Yes. No
How my one uses this poem about water hanks to serve as an analogy of how humans obstacles and the real life
You should not let circumstances discourage you
Name two instances and which suspense is use affectively in this chapter
You wonder what it's going to be like for them to arrive home and you wonder if Ben-Hur's Family is alive
How might it be said that the entire incident described by Bombeck uses situational irony
You wouldn't expect them to have to use the bathroom after only 15 minutes in the cat
