1. Objectives: I will analyze the effects of shifting narrative point of view and media production elements so I can compare and evaluate interpretations through Feminist and Marxist Critical Perspectives. I will analyze the effects of shifting narrative point of view and media production elements so I can compare and evaluate interpretations through Feminist and Marxist Critical Perspectives. Today, you will need: SSR Book SSR Book Composition Book Composition Book SpringBoard Book SpringBoard Book The Arrival (one copy per group) The Arrival (one copy per group) Part III of The Arrival may be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xb2UyFOczIA

2. In The Arrival, Tan makes use of several types of transitions. In The Arrival, Tan makes use of several types of transitions. Read about the different types of transitions on p. 238 - 240 in your SpringBoard books. Read about the different types of transitions on p. 238 - 240 in your SpringBoard books.

3. Each group will be assigned one transition. Each group will be assigned one transition. Locate an example of your assigned transition in Part II of The Arrival. Record a description of your example in the second column of the chart on p. 237. Locate an example of your assigned transition in Part II of The Arrival. Record a description of your example in the second column of the chart on p. 237. Describe the effect of the transition in the third column of the chart. Describe the effect of the transition in the third column of the chart. Be prepared to share your findings with the class. Be prepared to share your findings with the class.

4. Interior Monologue Interior Monologue A literary device through which a writer presents a character’s internal emotions and thoughts. A literary device through which a writer presents a character’s internal emotions and thoughts. Mood Mood The atmosphere or general feeling in a literary work. The atmosphere or general feeling in a literary work.

5. Review the end of Part II (the creature!) Review the end of Part II (the creature!) Respond to the following questions in your composition books: Respond to the following questions in your composition books: Describe the creature. Consider its appearance and behavior as well as the protagonist’s response to it. Describe the creature. Consider its appearance and behavior as well as the protagonist’s response to it. What does the protagonist’s response to the creature reveal about the protagonist? What does the protagonist’s response to the creature reveal about the protagonist? Analyze the image of the protagonist’s wife and daughter in his suitcase and the protagonist’s response to this. What is the meaning behind these images? Analyze the image of the protagonist’s wife and daughter in his suitcase and the protagonist’s response to this. What is the meaning behind these images? What establishing shots are present in this portion of Part II? What is the effect on the plot? What establishing shots are present in this portion of Part II? What is the effect on the plot? What is the mood at the end of Part II? What details in the text create this mood? What is the mood at the end of Part II? What details in the text create this mood?

6. Refer to the last segment of Part II where the protagonist finds a place to stay. Refer to the last segment of Part II where the protagonist finds a place to stay. Answer #1 on your Parts II - III handout (for a daily grade). Answer #1 on your Parts II - III handout (for a daily grade).

7. Read Part III up until the beginning of the woman’s flashback. Read Part III up until the beginning of the woman’s flashback. #2: What techniques does Tan use to signal the flashback? ( Consider transitions, film techniques, and the author’s style.) #2: What techniques does Tan use to signal the flashback? ( Consider transitions, film techniques, and the author’s style.) Transition: scene to scene Transition: scene to scene Framing: close up Framing: close up Lighting: softer (darker) light Lighting: softer (darker) light Color: changes from sepia to black and white Color: changes from sepia to black and white

8. Review: Camera Angles Eye Level Eye Level A shot taken from normal height, that is, the character’s eye level. A shot taken from normal height, that is, the character’s eye level. High Angle High Angle Camera is above the subject. This usually has the effect of making the subject look smaller than normal, giving him/her the appearance of being weak, powerless, and trapped. Camera is above the subject. This usually has the effect of making the subject look smaller than normal, giving him/her the appearance of being weak, powerless, and trapped. Low Angle Low Angle Camera shoots the subject from below. This usually has the effect of making the subject look larger than normal, and therefore strong, powerful, and threatening. Camera shoots the subject from below. This usually has the effect of making the subject look larger than normal, and therefore strong, powerful, and threatening.

9. Marxist Criticism Asserts that economics provides the foundation for all social, political, and ideological reality. The presence of economic inequalities in a power structure drives history and influences differences in religion, race, ethnicity, and gender. Asserts that economics provides the foundation for all social, political, and ideological reality. The presence of economic inequalities in a power structure drives history and influences differences in religion, race, ethnicity, and gender.Assumptions: All aspects of humanity are based on the struggle for economic power. All aspects of humanity are based on the struggle for economic power. The basic struggle in human society is between the haves and the have-nots. The basic struggle in human society is between the haves and the have-nots.

10. Closely read the woman’s narrative. Closely read the woman’s narrative. #3 – summarize the woman’s narrative from HER perspective. #3 – summarize the woman’s narrative from HER perspective. Example: “I was reading my book when …” Example: “I was reading my book when …”

11. #4 – apply both Marxist and Feminist Criticism to the woman’s narrative by identifying and explaining three examples of each critical theory. #4 – apply both Marxist and Feminist Criticism to the woman’s narrative by identifying and explaining three examples of each critical theory. #5 – Which critical theory (Feminist or Marxist) enriches the narrative the most for you? Explain in at least 3-5 sentences. #5 – Which critical theory (Feminist or Marxist) enriches the narrative the most for you? Explain in at least 3-5 sentences. When you are finished, turn in your handout at the back table for a daily grade. When you are finished, turn in your handout at the back table for a daily grade.