Unit 3 Allusion & Symbol Notes Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the theme of “Outta My Way Grandpa”?
People should compete for their own benefit rather than solely to win
In “A Cupid’s Arrow” who was Kitty compared to and why?
She was compared to Diana of Tara-Devi for her archery skills and beauty.
In “Outta My Way Grandpa”, what overall atmosphere does O’Neill’s allusions help create in the essay? How does this help reinforce his theme?
His essay is humorous; this allows him to catch the readers attention in a non confrontational way using knowledge or feeling that they already have, making it easier for them to admit the truth and apply it to their lives.
The Progress of Posey:
What is the Biblical allusion in this story?
Moses smiting the rock to bring forth water
The Progress of Posey:
What does the “fount” symbolize?
Artistic inspiration
The Progress of Posey:
What is the atmosphere best described as?
Fatalistic
maggie and milly and molly and may:
What is the theme?
“For whatever we lose a you or a me, it’s always ourselves we find at the sea.”; our choices and perspective on life reveals something about our character.
maggie and milly and molly and may:
What are the symbols?
A stone, crab, starfish, and she’ll
Afterglow:
What is the primary symbol?
A sunset
Afterglow:
What does the poem discuss?
How humans deal with endings
The Masque of the Red Death:
What is the primary conflict?
External (Prospero vs. the red death)
T/F The overall tone of The Masque of the Red Death supports a Biblical worldview.
False
