Elements of Fiction

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Elements of Fiction

• Focus Questions for Dead Poets Society

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Elements of Fiction

• Plot The Storyline
• Theme Main idea or moral of story
• Setting Where, when, why (context)
• Characterization Protagonist Main Character
• Antagonist Causes conflict for
  the protagonist
• Narration Point of view 1st Person or
  3rd Person

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Focus Questions

• Who is the protagonist in the story?
• What is the main conflict of the story?
• What are a few of the major themes?
• What is type of conflict is the main conflict?
• Character v. Character
• Character v. society
• Character v. nature
• Character v. self

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Symbolism
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Symbolism

• A symbol has meaning in itself, but stands for
  something else. However, a symbol is not what it
  symbolizes.
• For example, a dove is a bird, but when used as a
  symbol it represents peace. If the dove dies,
  peace does not die.

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Symbolism

• What is symbolic about Neils life?
• What did the wreath symbolize?
• Why did his death take place in winter?

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Focus Questions

• What does the candle symbolize in the beginning
  of the movie?
• What do the four pillars symbolize?
• How are the seasons symbolize in the story?

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Foreshadowing

• Foreshadowing occurs when something occurs within
  the plot that predicts future events.
• Focus Question
• What key events are foreshadowed in the story as
  it relates to Neils life?