english final Flashcards
Of mice and men
two migrant workers, Lennie and George, as they seek work during the Depression with the goal they share of buying a place of their own where they can be in charge of their own lives. Lennie is not intelligent while George is
Night
His book Night is his memoir of his experiences in the Jewish ghetto and Nazi forced-labor camps, and it shines a light on the struggles of the prisoners to survive, to retain their faith, and to even retain their human values.
The Shawl
Rosa, the mother of a baby girl hidden within a tattered cloth, and her fourteen-year-old niece, Stella, as they attempt to survive the horrors of life in a Nazi death camp.
The Scarlet Ibis
a sad story of a child born with a serious medical condition who overcomes some of his challenges only to be run to death by his well-meaning but self-absorbed older brother.
Animal Farm
group of anthropomorphic farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Ultimately, the rebellion is betrayed and, under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, the farm ends up in a state as bad as it was before.
The Veldt
George and Lydia Hadley and their children, Peter and Wendy, who live in an automated home. Peter and Wendy are obsessed with their nursery
Harrison Bergeron
dystopian work, and the government in the tale oppresses its inhabitants. In the story, Hazel has a poor memory and is unable to hold onto her thoughts. George’s memory is hindered by his mental handicap. This theme is seen in the lack of individualism within the society.
The Cask of Amontillado
a man named Montresor who decides to seek revenge against a man named Fortunato, who has insulted him. He meets Fortunato at a carnival, lures him into the catacombs of his home, and buries him alive.
A sound Of Thunder
a man who joins a hunting expedition to the past. In this quest to kill a dinosaur for sport, Eckels steps on a butterfly, altering the future dramatically. It is about how small actions can have massive consequences and about the dangers of the misuse of technology.
The most Dangerous Game
hunter named Sanger Rainsford is stranded on Ship Trap Island and meets General Zaroff. Zaroff, a hunter who is bored with hunting animals, hunts Rainsford for sport, but Rainsford relies on a combination of instinct and strategy to outsmart and defeat Zaroff in the end.
The Chaser
a lovesick young man hunting for magic means to win the poor unfortunate object of his obsessions. He’ll get what he deserves, but only at the tragic expense inflicted on what he purports to love.
