Reference no: EM133309658
Assignment:
Questions:
1. Diagram the plot of the story. Elements for inclusion:
a. Exposition, conflict, two pieces of rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
2. Define the narrative point of view.
3. This point of view is one we will see frequently in Latin American literature. Based on what we know about magical realism, why would this PEN be convenient for authors to use?
4. Locate two specific events that qualify this short story as "magical realism." Provide page numbers.
5. The secondary title of this short story is A Tale for Children. There are many explanations for its inclusion. Think about the expectations of a children's story (what do we know will most always be present or happen?) and provide two reasons for its inclusion in this story.
6. Describe two themes and describe how they present in the story.
7. How does magical realism reveal two new perspectives of reality?