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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Discursive ( adj ): moving from one subject to another without order; rambling. Jejune ( adj ): dull or lackluster; lacking substance; tedious. . The Life You Save May Be Your Own. Flannery O’ Connor Take 2 minutes and write thoughts that come to mind when you hear the title . .

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary • Discursive (adj): moving from one subject to another without order; rambling. • Jejune (adj): dull or lackluster; lacking substance; tedious.

  2. The Life You Save May Be Your Own Flannery O’ Connor Take 2 minutes and write thoughts that come to mind when you hear the title.

  3. Southern Gothic Literature • Definition: focusing on character, social, and moral shortcomings in the American south. • Often disturbing but realistic. • Grotesque characters and situations. • What modern books/movies are influenced by this?

  4. O’Connar Background • Father died from lupus. • Flannery is diagnosed with lupus 9 years later. • Knowledge brings her to writing. • Raised Catholic and is living in Protestant town. • How might these events affect her writing?

  5. Themes • Weather: Indicates character’s moods • Grace: Receive grace from God. • Disgust with the World: Engulfs characters. • Deformities and Disabilities: Protagonist suffers.

  6. Think • Based on what you know about Southern Gothic Literature and the Themes of Flannery O’Connor’s write a quick summary over what you think the story will be about.

  7. Time to Read! • In notes write down unfamiliar vocabulary

  8. After Reading • Fill in worksheet. • Exit Ticket Questions: • What Southern Gothic characteristics do you find in "The Life You Save May Be Your Own?" • What symbolism do you find in the story? • What is the universal theme for the story? • What remaining questions do you have on the general characteristics of American Southern Gothic?

  9. Essay • Write a one page essay to explain what happens after Lucynell wakes up at The Hot Spot. • Does Lucynell reunite with her mother? How? • Is the counter boy involved? • What about the authorities *** incorporate an example of situational or dramatic irony in your essay. • Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor. • Situational irony is a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

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