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"Charles" by Shirley Jackson
1.
Explain where each of these parts occur in this story:
a.
Introduction of characters
b.
The situation: Initial
conflict
c.
The generating circumstances
d.
Rising action
e.
Climax
f.
falling action and Conclusion. These
two are also known as a denouement.
2.
Give a definition of the term “setting”. What
is the setting of this story? Consider
time, place and social condition.
3.
Describe, in great detail, the personalities
of Laurie and his parents. Does
your opinion of them change as the story progresses?
4.
Give a definition of the term
“theme”.
5.
What is the theme of this
“story”? Support your answer
with examples |