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“The outcasts of poker flat”

“The outcasts of poker flat”. By Bret Harte. Type 1 writing. What does it mean to be an outcast? Does our society still have outcasts?. Regionalism. Writers show the unique qualities of an area and its people Local color: highlights characteristics and details unique to a specific area

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“The outcasts of poker flat”

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  1. “The outcasts of poker flat” By Bret Harte

  2. Type 1 writing What does it mean to be an outcast? Does our society still have outcasts?

  3. Regionalism • Writers show the unique qualities of an area and its people • Local color: highlights characteristics and details unique to a specific area • Captures physical environment • Shows the mood of a time and place • Includes the way people talk and think

  4. On your paper create a chart like this one. As we read, jot down at least two details for each part of the web.

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  6. “The Outcasts of poker flat” Story Review

  7. -This character was the only one of the outcasts that did NOT want to stop and rest. -She was running away to marry her lover. -This character was exiled for stealing and drinking. -This character told the group a crude version of The Iliad -She was mistakenly called Mrs. Oakhurst.

  8. -This was where Tom and John first met. -This character committed suicide with a Derringer. -This character ran off with the group’s mules. -This was where the outcasts were headed. -This character went without food to save Piney’s life.

  9. -This character left to go get help. -This was where Tom and Piney were headed. -This character’s nickname was “The Innocent”. -This character got kicked by Oakhurst, to keep him from laughing at Tom. -These TWO characters froze to death in each other’s arms.

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