Point of View Open Book Pop Quiz!
“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=0Hi4jIZg0cI On Today’s Reading
Freytag’s Pyramid: Climax Frederick Douglass realizes that the pathway to freedom is the ability to read. He thanks his mistress for his early instruction, and his master for communicating the importance of reading. Freytag’s Pyramid: Climax
Frederick Douglass, his mistress (kind-hearted until poisoned by power), and his master Characters
Person vs Society: Slavery Person vs Person: Frederick Douglass vs his master Conflict
See Freytag’s Pyramid Plot
In 19th Century America, before the liberation of slaves. Mood: Repressed, triumphant (after climax) Setting
First Person Point of View
Reading and writing can lead to developing a mind of your own and realizing your full potential. Theme Statement
Orientation in Space and Time What we grow into is what is normal. https://ww w.youtube.com/watch?v=WErjPmFulQ0
Stream of Consciousness On your notepad, define an experience you haven’t lived (old age, fighting in a war, being a celebrity, etc.). You must use at least 5 adjectives when defining/describing your subject. Stream of Consciousness
Back to Point-of-View for a Second 1. First Person 2. Third Person Objective 3. Third Person Limited 4. Third Person Omniscient
Which elements of literature are similar or different when comparing “To Build a Fire” to “An American Slave”? Focus primarily on Point-of-View and Conflict. Differences/ Similarities Between To Build a Fire and An American Slave
Comparative Essay Coming up Task: Compare and contrast either facts about two short stories (observations) or their literary elements.