Explain where each of these parts occur in this “story”.

SETTING

The background against which the incidents of the story take place. Not merely a place, it includes the place where, the time when, and conditions under which the story moves along.

This includes atmosphere , the tone and feeling of a story, i.e. gloomy, cheery, etc.

Usually essential to the story. Often, the relevance of the story is lost in another setting.

What is the setting of this story? Consider time, place and social condition.

CHARACTER

There must be living beings in the story that think or act in order to keep the story going. They must seem like living and feeling individuals in order to gain our sympathies. How? Sometimes we are told about the characters of the story through what they say or think of each other. Other times, the author might say outright their opinion of a character...

Describe the two major characters in this story. Does your opinion of them change as the story progresses?

THEME

The total meaning of the story. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE TIED UP IN A SIMPLE MORAL. Without it, the story lacks meaning or purpose.

Sometimes the theme is stated, sometimes it is only implied. In other stories, the theme may be a direct refutation of a traditional theme.

What is the theme of this story?

1. Explain where each of these parts occur in this “story”:

Introduction of characters
The situation: Initial conflict
The generating circumstances
Rising action
Climax
falling action and Conclusion. These two are also known as a denouement.

2. What is the setting of this story? Consider time, place and social condition.

3. Describe the two major characters in this story. Does your opinion of them change as the story progresses?

4. What is the theme of this “story”?

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