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Utopian Unit: Literary Analysis - Short Story

Utopian Unit: Literary Analysis - Short Story. Usually has less characters, conflicts, & details Note how quickly the author establishes the setting, introduces the characters, creates the conflict leading to the climax, and begins developing the theme.

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Utopian Unit: Literary Analysis - Short Story

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  1. Utopian Unit:Literary Analysis - Short Story • Usually has less characters, conflicts, & details • Note how quickly the author establishes the setting, introduces the characters, creates the conflict leading to the climax, and begins developing the theme. • Keep these questions in mind as you read: • What is the author trying to say? • How does this story relate to me and my experiences? • How does it deepen my knowledge of the world it describes and therefore how does it deepen my knowledge of me? • By keeping these questions in mind, you will begin to see how the author creates the allegory.

  2. Notes: “Harrison Bergeron” & “Those Who Walk Away From Omelas” • Satire: using ridiculous or absurd humor, symbols, and/or images to make a comment on life. • Allegory: the use of symbols and images to make a comment on life. • Pragmatism: attributed to William James as an attempt to bridge science and religion. Truth is defined by usefulness or practical consequences; a person’ thoughts and beliefs should guide ones actions. When faced with two opposing ideas it is up to each individual to weigh the outcomes to decide which “works” better. That one is the truth.

  3. Close Reading Directions – Use post its unless you own a copy: • Annotating: highlight key words or phrases that are interesting, surprising, significant, or raises questions. • Look for patterns in the things you have marked in the text; literary devices, repetitions, contradictions, similarities, stylistic devices • Ask questions about the patterns and details you have noticed; especially how and why. Then look back and use the text to answer your questions.

  4. On the Right Side of the Journal: Personal Response /Notes/ Literary Analysis On the Left Side of the Journal: Utopian Elements Analysis • Note the examples that show how the author creates / presents the 6 utopian elements for each reading section assigned. Not all sections will contain all the elements. When you see them, note them and what page you found the elements. Describe the Utopian Elements: • Government • Economics • Security • Moral / Social Norms (rules for interacting with members in the society) Cultural Norms (rules that show one belongs to this society) • Education For each reading section assigned, create a 3 column charts with 3 quotes: • Note the examples that show how the author creates / presents the 6 utopian elements for each reading section assigned. Note: all sections will not contain all the elements. When you see them, note them and what page you found the elements. • GOVERNMENT • SAFETY / HEALTH CARE • EDUCATION • ECONOMICS • SOCIAL NORMS/ MORAL VALUES • (what are the rules for interaction) • CULTURAL BELIEFS) • (what defines the culture in the society)

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