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Free Write: 3 minutes. MOVING. Naming of Names by Ray Bradbury. How can I distinguish key characteristics of a genre to better understand the author’s choice of theme and plot?. Is this science fiction?. The Exposition. Identify the Setting , Introduce the Characters ,
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Free Write: 3 minutes MOVING
Naming of Names by Ray Bradbury How can I distinguish key characteristics of a genre to better understand the author’s choice of theme and plot? Is this science fiction?
The Exposition Identify the Setting, Introduce the Characters, Gather Background information
Setting • Future – people are settling on Mars • Martian Meadow appears cold, windy • Conveys the mood of fear – Bitterings don’t want to be there • Meadow also seems hollow – empty • Bitterings feel lonely – out of place This reminds me of how people feel when they move to a new place.
Characters • Bittering Family • Mr. Bittering (Harry) – protagonist – clearly – his thoughts dominate the story • The fear and anxiety described is largely his • he seems inflexible – rigid – stubborn • Doesn’t like change • Mrs. Bittering (Cora) • tries to ease her husband’s concerns – seems more flexible • Bittering children: Dan, Laura, David • David – sets up the idea that maybe there are Martians even though they can’t see them • His ideas help convey the suspicious atmosphere
Background Information • People are settling on Mars because of the chaos and wars on earth • This should be an escape from misery
Inciting Incident – an event that introduces the conflict • Laura announces that she heard the news on the radio - Atom Bombs hit New York • No more rockets to Mars • Stranded in this new planet • Fear ensues
Theme question emerges: How should people deal with change? The base topic or focus that acts as a foundation for the entire literary piece. The theme links all aspects of the literary work with one another and is basically the main subject.
Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things
Mr. Bittering’s Response • “As long as the rockets had spun a silver web across space, he had been able to accept Mars.” • What is the significance of the web? • “work and forget” • What does this mean?
Mental Distraction • Bittering thinks about the original names of Martian mountains, cities, seas, etc… • Why do you think the Earthmen gave new names? • What does it mean when the author tells us, “man lives by symbol and label.” • How does Bittering feel about the new names?
The environment begins to change • Peach blossoms – extra leaf • Onions, carrots, radishes – not quite the same • Roses – turning green • Cow – growing a third horn • Grass – turning purple
Reactions of the Bittering Family • How does Mr. Bittering react to the changes? • How does the rest of the family react? • How do the other Earthmen/women react to the change? • How does Mr. Bittering respond to their reactions?
Choose any three prompts to respond to using the sample response format. In conclusion…. • What did you think about the story? • What did you think about the author’s message? • How did you feel when you realized the Bitterings were trapped on Mars? • Did you agree or disagree with any of the actions taken by one or more of the characters? • Did something surprise you? • What textual connections can you make? Sample Response: I think ________. I felt __________. I was surprise when _______. This reminded me of _______.