Chronicle of a Death Foretold What can you surmise about the novella based on the pictures (that’s the tip of a knife)

WHY WOULD I ASSIGN THIS BOOK WHY WOULD I ASSIGN THIS BOOK ? (AP caliber; Latino voice; elasticity of time)

Girl with a Flute by Johannes Vermeer 7 7/8 inches x 7 inches Do they know this artist? What lets them know it’s Vermeer? Artists have style, as do writers. This slide is designed to illustrate that a small piece can contain a huge work of art. Girl with a Flute by Johannes Vermeer 7 7/8 inches x 7 inches

Again, something small can contain much Again, something small can contain much. This novel is that way too: small but chock full of characters. The Human Brain: approximately 3 lbs. approximately 5.5” wide, 3.6” high, 6.5’ long

This is a “writer’s novel. ” As you read, use two sets of eyes: This is a “writer’s novel.” As you read, use two sets of eyes: read for plot observe how Gabriel Garcia Marquez crafts the story

Gabriel Garcia Marquez A Nobel Prize Winning Author; a master of his craft; regarded as one of finest Latin writers Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A past Phoenix student’s photography ISP – this is her interpretation of CDF. What do you see? Photograph by Katherine Riley, inspired by Chronicle of a Death Foretold

How is CDF analogous to a detective novel? a collection of episodes a collection of viewpoints a piecing together jumbled chronology must determine who is reliable and who isn’t Discuss how to approach the novel – as a detective trying to piece together the events of the day and to figure out who to believe, if anyone. Emphasize the idea of the “reliable narrator”. MARQUEZ SLOWLY UNPACKS THE STORY; WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF THIS STRUCTURE?

…the narrator’s tone is neutral / journalistic. The main event of the story is dramatic, but… …the narrator’s tone is neutral / journalistic.

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Chronicle of a Death Foretold Why would I assign this book?

Student Choice Discussion Topics the elasticity of time the POV; the narrator bystander effect what is the climax? did Angela tell the truth? Cultural mores: Gender expectations Honor code The role of class and race Tradition why doesn’t anyone warn Santiago?? Anyone confused ??? Got QUESTIONS ??

BYSTANDER EFFECT

elasticity of time The non-chronological time telling of a tale; when a writer moves plot and characters around in time; past, present, and future. Think Einstein’s theory of relativity – the claim that space and time are elastic and can be warped and stretched like taffy. Chronicle of a Death Foretold is told in a non-linear fashion, moving freely from past to present and back again. In Slaughterhouse Five, Billy Pilgrim becomes “unstuck in time.” He travels between periods of his life, unable to control which period he lands in.

MAGICAL REALISM

characteristics a rational view of reality with an acceptance for the supernatural real but with fictitious, mythical, dreamlike or primitive elements ; symbols abound! may involve dreams, visions, angels, demons, time may be skewed; people may not be what they seem or act as they should “tension of opposites” contrasts with the journalistic style

The Persistence of Memory Salvador Dali

Dream by Henri Rousseau

Chronicle of a Death Foretold Timed Writing Essay – Question #3 Chronicle of a Death Foretold

theme / meaning Ritual Honor Denial Revenge Gender Class Violence Responsibility Fate Family Gossip Machismo Vengeance Pride Conflict Redemption Regret Betrayal Assumptions Memory Shame Reputation Duty Religion Ritual Honor Denial Revenge Gender Class Violence These are from your SNIPPETS

theme / meaning Ritual Honor Denial Revenge Gender Class Violence Responsibility Fate Family Gossip Machismo Vengeance Pride Conflict Redemption Regret Betrayal Assumptions Memory Shame Reputation Duty Religion Ritual Honor Denial Revenge Gender Class Violence These are from your SNIPPETS Write thematic statements for three of the above on word themes. You must use “betrayal” and “honor”; then select one more of your own choosing.

MEMORY BETRAYAL VIOLENCE

If you like Gabriel Garcia Marquez, you might also enjoy…. Ben Okri (Niger) Isabel Allende (Chile) Syl Cheney-Coker (Sierra Leone) Kojo Laing (Ghana) Allejo Carpentier (Cuba) Toni Morrison (USA) Mario Vargas Llosa (Peru)

Individual Writing: Pre-Discussion (this will go in your Study Log) Your personal reaction to the novella, thus far. 3 things that you think merit group discussion. Locate an except to read aloud. Write it down, MLA style. Look at the list of themes/meaning in your PPT notes; highlight 3-5 that seem most prevalent to you at this point in your reading.

Individual Writing: Pre-Discussion (this will go in your Study Log) Your personal reaction to the entire novella. 3 things you think merit group discussion. Locate an except to read aloud. Write it down, MLA style. Look at the list of themes/meaning in your PPT notes; highlight 3-5 that seem most significant to the novella as a whole.

The Metamorphosis Franz Kafka expresses his views on the importance of life in his novel The Metamorphosis by illuminating the idea that a person has no value once he is unable to contribute to the greater whole. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a story about alienation and how it can negatively effect the human psyche.

Something to consider…. To what extent can we know the truth about the past?