Introduction to Literature 131 CHUNK SHEET #1--FICTION
J. Roth
Spring 2001
Chunk 1: Course introduction and The Cask of Amontillado handout
Chunk 2: Escape and Interpretation--pp. 3-7; Plot--pp. 41-49; The Destructors, pp. 49-61
Chunk 3: Roman Fever, pp. 62-72
Journal #1: Contrast Mrs. Ansley and Mrs. Slade by making two lists—one for each of these characters’ qualities.
Chunk 4: Character-- pp. 76-80; A Worn Path, pp. 437-443; Miss Brill, pp. 97-101
Chunk 5: Theme--pp. 102-109; The Lesson, pp. 109-115; In Exile, pp. 140-147
Journal #2: What strengths and weaknesses in Sylvia’s character are
illuminated by her being the narrator?
Chunk 6: Point of View--pp. 148-154; Hills Like White Elephants, pp. 170-174; The Jilting of Granny Weatherall, pp. 174-181
Chunk 7: Symbol and Irony--pp. 182-190; The Guest, pp. 190-200; The Lottery, pp. 421-431
Journal #3: In what respect is the ending of The Guest ironic? What kind of irony is this? What does it contribute to the meaning of the story?
Chunk 8: Emotion and Humor--pp. 238-242; The Storm, pp. 242-252; pp. The Catbird Seat, pp. 257-264
Chunk 9: Fantasy--pp. 288-290; The Rocking-Horse Winner, pp. 290-302; Young Goodman Brown, pp. 303-313
Journal #4: Consider The Rocking-Horse Winner.” What kind of a child is Paul? What are his motivations?
Chunk 10: The Scale of Value—pp. 314-320; all assigned stories
END OF FICTION SECTION
Review and Experience #1