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Elements of Fiction

Elements of Fiction. Focus Questions for Dead Poets Society. Symbolism. Symbolism. A symbol has meaning in itself, but stands for something else. However, a symbol is not what it symbolizes.

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Elements of Fiction

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  1. Elements of Fiction Focus Questions for Dead Poets Society

  2. Symbolism

  3. Symbolism • A symbol has meaning in itself, but stands for something else. However, a symbol is not what it symbolizes. • For example, a dove is a bird, but when used as a symbol it represents peace. If the dove dies, peace does not die.

  4. Focus Questions • What does the candle symbolize? • What are the four pillars? • Who are the boys names that are attending Welton?

  5. Elements of Fiction • What does Carpe Diem mean? • How does Mr. Keating’s initial lesson with the boys represent a transcendentalist perspective?

  6. Focus Questions • Who is the protagonist in the story? • What is the main conflict of the story? • What are a few of the major themes? • What is type of conflict is the main conflict? • Character v. Character • Character v. society • Character v. nature • Character v. self

  7. Focus Questions • What is the deeper meaning of “sucking the marrow out of life”? • What words did Mr. Perry say to Neal come back to haunt him? • Which three boys best represent carpe diem?

  8. Foreshadowing • Foreshadowing occurs when something occurs within the plot that predicts future events. • Focus Question • Predict which events are foreshadowed in the story as it relates to the boys?

  9. Elements of Fiction • Plot = The Storyline • Theme = Main idea or moral of story • Setting = Where, when, why (context) • Characterization = • Protagonist = Main Character • Antagonist = Causes conflict for the protagonist

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