Comm 12 – Short Stories 05
- SS Worksheet04
Short Stories Worksheet #4
Directions: After you have read and gone over the Short Story Notes
(short_stories01_notes), read the attached short story, Rocking-Horse Winner by D.H>
Lawrence, and complete the following worksheet.
1.
What is the setting of the story (time/place)? (2 mks for quality and accuracy of
description)
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2. Using the chart found below, list the Characters. Be sure to identify the characters as
either a Protagonist (P), an Antagonist (A), or as a Flat character (F). Also, check as to
whether the character is a Major or Minor character and if they are either Round,
Static or Developing. (5 marks for a complete chart)
Name of Character
P/A/F
Major
Minor
Round
Static
Developing
/Dynamic
3. Choose one of the characters you have described in the chart above and in a short
paragraph, defend your choices ( for example… explain why a particular character is a
major, dynamic, protagonist). (5 marks for quality and evidence of thought)
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4. Identify (check) the conflict of the story (1 mark)
_____ Man vs. man - external struggle between two or more individuals
_____ Man vs. himself - internal struggle concerning emotion and decision
_____ Man vs. nature - external struggle between man and an element of nature.
5. Briefly defend/explain your choice, use and example from the story if needed. (3 marks
for quality and evidence of thought and effort).
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6. What Point of View is used in the story (check one)? (1 mark)
___ Objective ___First Person ____ Third Person ___Omniscient ___ Limited
7.
Who is the narrator (who is telling the story)? (1 mark) ______________________
8. In your own words, describe what you think the theme of the story is. (2 marks for
quality of thought and evidence of effort)
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9. Was there a symbol(s) in the story? If so, what was it and how is that symbol related to
the theme? (2 marks for quality of explanation)
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