1) Identify a flat character in the story, and explain why they are considered a flat character. 2) Identify a round character in the story, and explain their complexity, or the change in their character. 3) Quote a line from the story which shows an example of indirect characterisation. 4) Quote a line from the story which shows an example of direct characterisation. 5) How important is the geographical setting in this story? What does it contribute to the story? 6) How does the setting contribute to the portrayal of the story's underlying theme? 7) Identify and explain the climax of the story. 8) List at least 3 important events of the rising action. 9) How is the plot resolved in this story? Are there any elements which you feel are unresolved? 10) Identify and explain any elements of suspense or foreshadowing in this story. 11) Find a quotation in the text which clearly evidences the narrative perspective. 12) From whose perspective is the story told? 13) How does the narrative perspective limit the reader's viewpoint? Why might the author have chosen to do this? 14) Explain the central message being conveyed through this story. 15) Identify and explain any symbolism in the story. How does it help convey the theme? 16) What is the central conflict in the story? How does it relate to the theme? 17) Quote a line, or explain an event which clearly evidences the theme of the story. 18) How does the choice of narrative perspective impact or influence the story? 19) Explain how the point of view influences the reader's opinion of the characters in the story. 20) Comment on the timeline of the plot. Does it follow a linear timeline? Why or why not? 21) What background information are we given in the exposition? 22) Find a quotation from the story which shows something of the importance of the setting. 23) Are any elements of nature significant to this story? Explain why or why not.

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