Literature

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Literature

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Language and style

Plot

Conflict (central struggle)

Mood

Setting and it's significance

Theme (central message)

Point of view and narrator

Character (focus on one - how do they change) 

Language and style? What could we say?

Plot: What are the different parts of the plot called again?

Plot of story:

Does the story have conflict/s? If yes, between who?

What could we say the mood was in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Setting and its significance. Where does the story take place?

What do think is the main theme in the story?

Theme

• The theme is the message of the story. 
• When you know the theme you will understand the story. 
• Some keywords for themes: love - revenge - redemption - good vs evil 
• You need to be able to describe the theme, so a theme is usually more than a keyword. 
• Stories contain multiple themes  

What is the point of view in the story and is there a narrator?

Which character changes in the play and how do they change?

Characters

• Protagonist, main character: usually one or two
• Antagonist: provides obstacles for the protagonist.
• Supporting characters do not have any development, usually.
•  Readers often connect with the protagonist.
  
• Description: often uses labels: e.g. jealous, courageous, cheeky, though, strong, weak, etc. 

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