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“Bootleg Summer”

“Bootleg Summer”. Will Weaver. Bootlegger Definition. Bootlegger-someone who makes, sells, or transports illegal liquor Story takes place in the 20s when the 18 th amendment “prohibition” (which made the sale of alcohol illegal) was in place. Bootleg Summer.

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“Bootleg Summer”

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  1. “Bootleg Summer” Will Weaver

  2. Bootlegger Definition • Bootlegger-someone who makes, sells, or transports illegal liquor • Story takes place in the 20s when the 18th amendment “prohibition” (which made the sale of alcohol illegal) was in place

  3. Bootleg Summer • We are going to be focusing on Setting and Character Description over the next few weeks to get us ready to write our own stories. “Bootleg Summer” is a terrific example of a strong setting and developed characters. Let’s take a look back at the first two paragraphs of the story to examine the setting.

  4. Setting • “Bootleg Summer” has a strong setting filled with • Imagery • Tone (mood) • Similes (use of literary devices) • Mystery and suspense—find yourself wanting to read more to see why the character is so down on himself

  5. Character Description • How is the main character described in terms of physical attributes? • What about his personality? • How do others see him?

  6. Questions for Discussion • There are lots of clues that the salesman in the truck is also a bootlegger. Find at least two examples that foreshadow this fact about him. Why would the author have “The Kid” run into ANOTHER bootlegger? What is he trying to show? • What does Cann Langenfeld mean when he says, “no laws will change human nature, which is why prohibition is bound to fail”? • What is your best guess as to what Mr. Langenfeld tried to say to “The Kid” before he is wrestled out the door?

  7. Further Discussion • This is often categorized as a mystery story. Why? What is mysterious about it? • What are the major themes in the story and what do you think the author’s message is? • What do you think of the authority figures in this story? What is the author trying to suggest? • Should “The Kid” be blamed for the deaths of Jimmy and Kidd Cann Langenfeld? Should he blame himself?

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