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Vendetta

Vendetta. Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) . Narrator. Third Person - omniscient . Setting. Bonifacio and Longosardo in Sardinia, Italy .

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Vendetta

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  1. Vendetta Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893)

  2. Narrator • Third Person - omniscient

  3. Setting • Bonifacio and Longosardo in Sardinia, Italy

  4. Famously known as the fortress town, Bonifacio lies in the Corsica Island in France. The people inhabiting this area are termed as Bonifaciens.

  5. Theme • Revenge vs vendetta

  6. Definition of Revenge • 1. the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

  7. Definition of Vendetta • a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family. • a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.

  8. Characters • Widow Saverini, Semilanté, Antoine Savarini, Nicholas Rovolati

  9. Protagonist • Widow Saverini

  10. Antagonist • The Vendetta

  11. Exposition • Cold, harsh environment emphasises loneliness of widow.

  12. Development • A is murdered by NR and WS vows revenge. • She is alone and struggles to figure out how to avenge her son's murder. When an idea presents itself, WS goes to church and prays and starts training the dog.

  13. Climax • The widow starves Semilanté and then puts black pudding on the scarecrow.

  14. Falling Action • WS and dog goes to Longosardo. S kills NR as she was trained to do.

  15. Conclusion • WS gets peace of mind.

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