The fall of a city
The fall of a city
conflicts
Person vs society
“They
looked pretty much like paper dolls to me.
Paper dolls and doll houses. An eleven year old
boy. The next thing we know you’ll be wanting us
to put skirts on you”Page 133
Person vs. person*
“they
ain’t dolls” “Don’t get saucy now, mister. I
know paper dolls when I see them”Page 133
*Could not find good person vs person pictures resorted to dogs and cats
Person vs self
“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his
teeth and grunting, he tore at its walls. The corrugated
board was sturdy; he was crying by the time he finished
tearing it to shreds”Page 133
Significance of tile
“His majesty king Theodor , emerged on the balcony of his winter palace in
Theodoreburg. Through the square bel0w rode squadrons of lancers,
dragoons, and hussars, batteries of horse artillery, behind them marched
regiments”Page 130
“The city was as he left it. Yet everything had changed "page 133
Narrative point veiw
Third person
The story is told by a narrator who is not a participant
in the story. It has pronouns like “he” ”his” “they”
“them” Even when its his thoughts there is no I just
teddy thought or teddy had found.
Themes
Gender stereotypes
Child hood
imagination/creativity
Literary Devices in
The Fall of a City
By Katrina Cearns
Imagery
“Outside rain fell with such violence that great, pulsating
sheets of water seemed to hang suspended between
Earth and sky.” (130)
“…he was so deep in thought that his pork chop tasted no
different from his whipped cream and jello.”(131)
Foreshadowing
“Sombre gray eyes glinted in Teddy’s pale, triangular
face.” (130)
“Yes, they were paper dolls. There was no King Theodore,
no Emperor Kang, no Theodoresburg, no Upalia, no
Danova. There was only an attic full of preposterous
cardboard buildings and ridiculous paper people.”(133)
Hyperbole
“’The next thing we know, you’ll be wanting us to put
skirts on you!’”(133)
“’He just about lives up there, doesn’t he?’”(132)
Personification
“If the Upalian army crossed the Tabelian marshes, they
might succeed in encircling the Danovans…” (131)
“…King Theodore watched his army march out to give
battle to the enemy.” (131)
The Plot of :
The Fall of a City
By Katrina Cearns
Introduction/Exposition
“In the centre of the room stood a fort and a palace,
painstakingly constructed from corrugated cardboard
cartons.”(130)
“From the turreted roof of the palace, hung a green, white
and gold tri-colour, the flag of the kingdom of Upalia…”
(130)
Inciting Incident/Inciting Force
“He sighed. This was his aunt, shouting from the foot of
the stairs. ‘Teddy!’
He opened the door. ‘Yeah?’ he called sulkily.
‘Come down here this minute and get ready for supper!
How many times do I have to call you?’”(131)
Rising Action/Complication
“His aunt glared at him. ‘Don’t say “huh” when you
answer me. Look what you’ve done! You’ve spilled cream
all over yourself.’” (131)
Crises
“His uncle gave him a disdainful look. ‘He just about lives
up there, doesn’t he?’
‘Yes. I think it’s about time that one of us went up there
and found out what he’s been doing.’” (132)
Major Crises
“’They looked pretty much like paper dolls to me. Paper
dolls and doll houses. An eleven-year-old boy!’ The man
choked, trying to restrain his laughter. ‘The next thing we
know, you’ll be wanting us to put skirts on you!’” (133)
Climax
“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his
teeth and grunting, he tore at its walls.”(133)
Conclusion
“The corrugated board was sturdy: he was crying by the
time he finished tearing it to shreds.”(133)
Protagonist, and other
characters.
Protagonist
Character traits of Teddy
Creative:
Quote: “Their two dimensional bodies scissored from
paper, their faces and clothing drawn in crayon and lead
pencil.” Page 130
Imaginative: Quote: “‘He’s got his head in the clouds again.” His
uncle laughed. His round, florid face reflected on his
resemblance to Zikla, Duke of Anders.” Page 132.
Misunderstood:
Alone:
Quote: “‘They look pretty much like dolls to me. Paper
dolls and doll houses. An eleven-year-old boy!’” Page 133.
Quote: “’He spent most of the afternoon in the attic.’ ‘He just
about lives up there, doesn’t he?’” Page 132.
Other Characters
Teddy’s Aunt:
•She doesn’t understand why Teddy stays in the
attic often.
•She finds it funny how he plays with “paper
dolls.”
•Although, she seems sympathetic near the end
of the story.
Teddy’s Uncle:
•Laughs at Teddy’s enjoyment of the “city he’s created.”
•Always seems to push Teddy around.
•Insists that Teddy should be wearing skirts.
Loss of Innocence.
This links to the story because
• Teddy is told what he should be doing, instead
of what he wishes to do.
• Is told that “paper dolls” and “doll houses”
aren’t for him.
• His aunt and uncle cause him to totally
destroy his city.
• This also means that he doesn’t believe that
he can always dream for himself, nor could he
be a dreamer.
[SOURCE]
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/cowgirl9768/boychild-child-abuse-crying-hurt-mean-Favim_com-59971-1.jpg
Quote from the story:
“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his teeth and
grunting, he tore at it’s walls…
He was crying by the time he finished tearing it to shreds.” Page 133.
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