Narrative Elements by Anika Mehla

Protagonist

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The protagonist is a young girl but her name is not disclosed.

Minor Characters

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The minor characters are the mother and the school staff, Mary Keith, and Blondelle Harris.

Setting

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The setting is New Jersey in an elementary school.

Primary Tone

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The primary tone was very innocent, lighthearted, and not understanding what is really happening.

Characterization

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The girl is innocent and uninformed, the mother is strong and resourceful.

Primary Conflict

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The mother of the girl is illiterate.

Climax

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It is revealed that the mom does not know how to read or write.

Theme

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Parents will try their best to support their child no matter what.

POV

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The POV is first person innocent.

Structural Elements

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There is lots of dialogue and long paragraphs.

Protagonist

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The protagonist is Rainsford.

Minor Characters

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The minor characters are Ivan, Whitney, and General Zaroff.

Setting

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The setting is a remote island in the middle of nowhere.

Primary Tone

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The primary tone is suspenseful and actionfilled.

Characterization

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Rainsford is a skilled hunter would a high sense of honor and dignity while Zaroff is a strong, fierce man, with twisted morals.

Primary Conflict

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The primary conflict is man vs man with Rainsford having to survive Zaroff's deadly hunt.

Climax

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The climax is when Rainsford confronts Zaroff after he survives his challenges.

Theme

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As morality, hunting, and survival are core messages throughout the story it leads us to the theme that you should always have honor no matter what.

POV

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The POV of the story is third person omniscient.

Structural Elements

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There were no special structural elements, it followed a pretty standard action plot with a small twist at the end.

Protagonist

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The protagonist is Mary Maloney.

Minor Characters

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The minor character's are the husband Patrick and the detectives.

Setting

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The setting is Mary and Patrick's home.

Primary Tone

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The tone is dark and there is a lot of dramatic irony.

Characterization

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Mary is very cunning and sharp. Patrick is very rude and cold.

Primary Conflict

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The primary conflict is Mary covering up the murder of Patrick.

Climax

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The climax is when Mary serves the lamb leg to the detectives.

Theme

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The theme is people are not always what they seem to be.

POV

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The POV is third person limited.

Structural Elements

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Some structural elements were dramatic irony and foreshadowing.

Protagonist

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The protagonist is Montresor.

Minor Characters

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The side characters are Fortunado.

Setting

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The story is set in the catacombs.

Primary Tone

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The tone of the story is very dark and ominous.

Characterization

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Fortunado is very cocky and Montresor is very cold and calculating.

Primary Conflict

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Montresor is seeking revenge against Fortunado.

Climax

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Fortunado is killed.

Theme

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Revenge always comes.

POV

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The POV is first person.

Structural Elements

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The atmosphere, dialogue, and symbolism are structural elements in the story.

Protagonist

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The main protagonist of the story is Cukita, the narrator.

Minor Characters

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The minor characters in the story include Cukita, her mother, her father, schoolmates, teachers, and her siblings.

Setting

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At school and a immigrant household.

Primary Tone

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Very lighthearted and very open.

Characterization

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The characterization of Cukita in the story is a creative, independent girl struggling with her sense of culture. Her struggle is only enhanced by her dad, who is traditional and protective of her, hoping she follow Dominican values. Her mom is caring also creative as proved by her inventions.

Primary Conflict

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The primary conflict in this story is both internal and external, as Cukita struggles with her sense of identity not sure where her Dominican and American values mix. The conflict only exacerbates as her dad is against the speech she wrote for school.

Climax

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The Climax is when Cukita's father destroys the speech the wrote as he is against it.

Theme

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The story mentions innovation, family, culture, and generational differences a lot. The main theme is that bridges between family members can be fixed through empathy, understanding, and respect.

POV

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The POV is first person as the story is told through Cukita's view.

Structural Elements

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Some structural elements are symbolism and lots of tone shifts.

Protagonist

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The main character is a waitress named Jill.

Minor Characters

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The minor characters are Jill's ex-boyfriend Allen, the owner Howard, the customers at the restaurant, and some of the staff she works with such as Andy, Hugo, Shirl, and Lucy.

Setting

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The setting is Ye Old Pancake House which is a pancake restaurant.

Primary Tone

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Thr primary tone is pretty stressful and there is a lot of pressure on Jill. There are also moments she has moments of dislike against other like one little girl and her ex.

Characterization

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Jill is clearly portrayed as a perfectionist who is ambitious. The customers especially the little girl as shown as bratty and demanding. Jill's ex-boyfriend Allen is shown as caring and understanding , and the staff are shown as helpful people who try their best.

Primary Conflict

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As some of her colleagues do not show up the perfectionist Jill is forced to handle a lot of people at work leading to chaos.

Climax

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The climax is when Jill starts feeling very overwhelmed with the customers and the bratty girl is throwing a fit.

Theme

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In the story hardwork, perfectionism, and teamwork are mentioned often. The main theme of the story is that no one can is perfect and imperfection is a part of life.

POV

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The story is in first person as it is through the POV of Jill.

Structural Elements

Characterization

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Primary Conflict

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Climax

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Theme

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POV

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Structural Elements

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