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“The First Seven Years”

“The First Seven Years”. Bernard Malamud. Literary Elements. Direct and Indirect Characterization Review the definitions and note examples Allusion Reference to another literary work Note examples. Plot. Setting: US not long after WWII

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“The First Seven Years”

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  1. “The First Seven Years” Bernard Malamud

  2. Literary Elements • Direct and Indirect Characterization • Review the definitions and note examples • Allusion • Reference to another literary work • Note examples

  3. Plot Setting: US not long after WWII Characters: mostly immigrants who came to the US seeking a better life after escaping the war Feld – a Polish shoemaker who wants to take care of his daughter Max – a young college student dedicated to education Sobel – Feld’s hardworking middle-aged assistant Miriam – Feld’s daughter

  4. Think About It…. • How do love an ambition motivate people?

  5. Vocabulary • Obligation – duty • Temperamental – moody; easily irritated • Unscrupulous – unprincipled; not concerned with right and wrong • Discern – recognize or distinguish • Wrath – great anger; rage

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