Draw a picture that
represents a theme such as
“reputation” or “saving face.”
Compromising Values
People often go to extreme lengths to avoid
compromising their values. Why?
Make a list of 2-3
Possible responses:
• To save their reputation
• ?
• ?
How did you react to the situation?
Why did you react to the situation as you did?
AFTER reading “Shooting an
Elephant,” select 3 images or 3
significant ideas – one each
from:
-- the beginning of the selection
-- the middle of the selection
-- the end of the selection
Beginning image or
significant idea
Middle image or
significant idea
Ending image or significant idea
Next, using your beginning
image or significant idea,
respond with analysis:
--What does the image mean?
--What do you think about it?
Make a response about the
image. (Write at least 3 sentences.)
Using your middle image or
significant idea, respond with
analysis:
--What does the image mean?
--What do you think about it?
Make a response about the
image. (Write at least 3 sentences.)
Using your last image or
significant idea, respond with
analysis:
--What does the image mean?
--What do you think about it?
Make a response about the
image. (Write at least 3 sentences.)
Create a link between the
images you selected. What
connects these images
together? (Write 3 sentences.)
What do you like or dislike about
this reading selection?
Write 3 sentences explaining
your opinion. (3rd person!)
Make a single assertion or
arguable statement about
“reputation” or “saving face”.
Fleshing It Out
• Now, go back to each body paragraph
• In each body paragraph, find textual
evidence from the short story or from the
research sources to support what your
writing
• Integrate the evidence and cite the
sources
You just wrote the majority of your
rough draft of a literary analysis of one
of the THEMES
(reputation or saving face) of
“Shooting an Elephant.”
OR
You now have the option of finalizing THIS
rough draft -- OR you can follow this same
writing process to analyze a different
literary element, such as:
-- Setting
-- Plot
-- Style
-- Tone
-- Point of view
-- Context
-- Characterization
-- Symbol