1. Point of View
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2. “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave”
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On Today’s Reading

3. 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

4. Frederick Douglass, his mistress (kind-hearted until poisoned by power), and his master
Characters

5. Person vs Society: Slavery
Person vs Person: Frederick Douglass vs his master
Conflict

6. See Freytag’s Pyramid
Plot

7. In 19th Century America, before the liberation of slaves.
Mood: Repressed, triumphant (after climax)
Setting

8. First Person
Point of View

9. Reading and writing can lead to developing a mind of your own and realizing your full potential.
Theme Statement

10. Orientation in Space and Time
What we grow into is what is normal.
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11. 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

12. Back to Point-of-View for a Second
1. First Person
2. Third Person Objective
3. Third Person Limited
4. Third Person Omniscient

13. 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

14. Comparative Essay Coming up
Task: Compare and contrast either facts about two short stories (observations) or their literary elements.