English 9
"The Interlopers" by Saki (p. 33)
Theme/Setting
I.
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Theme
A.
What is theme?
Definition:_________________________________________________________
B.
II.
Two types of theme
1.
Stated directly _______________________________________________
2.
Implied _____________________________________________________
Setting
A.
What is setting? (Note: There are two parts to setting)
Definition: ________________________________________________________
B.
Uses of Setting (Give an example of each)
1.
To create mood or atmosphere
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2.
To inform readers about different lifestyles
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3.
To contribute to the conflict or struggle
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4.
To symbolize some idea the writer wants to emphasize
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III.
The Interlopers
Answer the following questions about the story, using complete sentences.
A.
What is the setting of the story? __________________________________
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B.
What made the disputed land not particularly desirable? ______________
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C.
How does the setting contribute to the main conflict (Man versus Man)?
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"The Interlopers"
D.
Give an example of a Man versus Nature conflict in the story. __________
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E.
What is the mood of the story, and how does the setting contribute to this?
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F.
What do you think the theme of "The Interlopers" is? Explain your choice.
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