The Little Mermaid By Hans Christian-Anderson
Contents SettingSetting StructureStructure CharactersCharacters Literary DevicesLiterary Devices Universal ThemesUniversal Themes MessagesMessages BibliographyBibliography
Setting
Structure/Sequence of Events Orientation- introduced to the setting, charactersOrientation- introduced to the setting, characters and given an idea of the plotand given an idea of the plot Conflicts: Two main conflictsConflicts: Two main conflicts Climax- Faced with the choice of dying or killing the prince to save herselfClimax- Faced with the choice of dying or killing the prince to save herself Resolution- Sacrifices herself and becomes a ‘daughter of the air’ whom after 300 years of good deeds can enter heavenResolution- Sacrifices herself and becomes a ‘daughter of the air’ whom after 300 years of good deeds can enter heaven
Characters
Literary Devices Simile: -her skin was as clear and delicate as a rose-leaf, and her eyes as blue as the deepest sea Personification: - it seemed as if the crown of the tree and the root were at play, and trying to kiss each other Metaphor: - the fishes among the trees could sing so sweetly Imagery: - flew a large flock of wild swans towards the setting sun, looking like a long white veil across the sea
Universal Themes
Message Love Redeems Don’t try change yourself
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