High School Literature 2 15 The Bronze Bow
High School Literature 2. 15 The Bronze Bow Daniel Begins to Change Chapters 9 -11
The Bronze Bow & Literary Techniques The Bronze Bow began in medias res or in the middle of the story. Chapters seven and eight introduced a literary device known as “exposition. ” It is crucial to any story as it exposes large amounts of critical information in a concise manner. Chapters nine through eleven provide a new literary technique known as foreshadowing. The author gives clues or hints about events that will happen later in the story without actually giving away the end of the story.
What is Foreshadowing? Foreshadowing is a techniques used by an author that gives an advanced sign or warning of what is to come in the future. This literary device refers to the use of indicative word or phrases and hints that set the stage for the story to unfold. It creates suspense. It give readers a hint about what is going to happen without revealing the ending or spoiling the storyline.
Chapters 9 -11 In chapters nine through eleven there are many events that indicate what will happen later in the next chapters. Changes in Daniel’s heart foreshadow upcoming events. The literary device of foreshadowing refers to the use of an indicative word or phrase that hints at what is going to happen. Let’s look for words or phrases that indicate change.
Clues from Chapter 9 Chapter nine begins with Daniel waiting to perform his first “job” for Rosh. Daniel had never acted alone and saw this as a test to try out his maturity and usefulness. Rosh made it sound like a privilege, sport and justice. Daniel was nervous. Q- Why was Daniel waiting on hillside? Q -What did Rosh want him to do for the cause?
What is Daniel feeling? “The man lay sprawled on the road, and suddenly a long-forgotten memory hit Daniel’s stomach with the thud of a blow. …and then he remembered. How many times in his childhood had he walked in the early morning and seen his grandfather lying just like that on the mat beside him, cap slipped side-ways off the pinkish scalp, scrawny neck muscles stretched like a halfgrown chickens? ” “…he could not leave an old man who looked like his grandfather helpless on the road. ”
What did Daniel do? How do these examples foreshadow future events? Q – What did Daniel give back to the man he attacked? How does this show a change of heart? Rosh and Daniel argue. Q – What does this foreshadow? Rosh says, “There is a flaw in you, boy, a soft streak. I’ve seen it over and over, …like a bad piece of metal. Either you hammer it out, the way you’d hammer out a bubble, or you’ll be no good to us. When the day comes there’ll be no place for weakness. ”
How does Daniel’s memory provide examples of foreshadowing? “Daniel had been taught in his childhood, there would be an answer in the scriptures, for Moses had handed down in the Law an answer for every situation encountered in this life. ” “Suddenly words were echoing in his mind. ‘For each one of you is precious in His sight. ’ Jesus looked and saw a child of God. Even the old miser with his moneybag? ”
Chapter 10 Look for and discuss foreshadowing in the following example: “Your grandmother is dying, ” signed “Simon. ” “For half the day, he[Daniel] carried it about with him, saying nothing, the bit of clay weighing heavier and heavier till it dragged at him like a stone. ”
How is Daniel’s heart changing? “Just as darkness fell, there was a timid knock on the door. The second neighbor, …held out to him a small saucer of oil with a flaming wick. He accepted the lamp with shame. He had forgotten there was kindness too. ” As Daniel sat beside his dying grandmother he said the following, “You thought I had forgotten…But I remember how it used to be when Leah and I first came to live with you. … at night you used to tell us stories. ”
Daniel’s memories foreshadows future events . “You were the one who told me the story of Daniel, the prophet I was named for. How when Daniel refused to stop praying to his God, Darius cast him into a den of lions, and how God sent an angel and shut the lions’ mouths and Daniel was not hurt. And about the three men who walked in the fiery furnace and not a hair of their heads was singed… you made me feel proud to be named Daniel. ”
How does Daniel’s memory of scripture foreshadow future events? “At night before we went to sleep, you made us repeat a psalm after you. … The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want; He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake…” As Daniel remembered and recited he felt Leah’s fingers touch his own. This forced him to go on.
Chapter 11 Several significant events in chapter 11 foreshadow changes for Daniel and Leah. They are: Ø Daniel leads his Grandmother’s funeral procession. Ø Daniel receives an offer from Simon. Ø Daniel’s neighbors provide transportation for Leah. Ø Daniel repairs a bridle for a young Roman soldier.
Daniel leads his Grandmother’s funeral procession. “A meager funeral procession straggled through the village toward the burial ground outside the gates. Leading the procession was the lone mourner, a broad shouldered young man with a fierce, forbidding scowl. ”
Simon is the only guest at the funeral feast. After the burial was over, Daniel was met by his friend Simon, the blacksmith. Simon was the only guest at the funeral feast the neighbors spread outside the house. Simon tells Daniel, “I had another reason for coming today. I told you in Capernaum that I intended to follow Jesus. …but it weighs on my conscience that the smithy is closed…money does not matter…I’ve learned to do without that. ”
The neighbors provide for Leah. How does Daniel and Leah’s move across the village foreshadow future events? What do the neighbor’s provide for Leah? What does Daniel do to get Leah to leave? What do they take with them?
Look for and discuss the foreshadowing in Simon’s offer. Simon offers these challenges and opportunities to Daniel. ü “Take over the shop while I am gone. ” ü “It worries me the tools lie idle while the men have no one to mend their plows. ” ü “My house is connected to the shop. Why don’t you both move in there and use my things? ” ü “one more thing, from time to time, not often, one of the legionaries comes into the shop…”
Discuss Daniel’s Dilemma. Why does Daniel feel trapped? What are his responsibilities? Why does he have to stay? What does he gain or loose by staying? What does Simon have to gain from Daniel taking over his blacksmith business? Simon says, “It’s just good business. ” … “I know my reputation is in good hands. ”
Daniel serves a Roman Soldier. Several things happen when Daniel moves into Simon’s place of business with his sister Leah. Ø The standard of his living improves. Ø He is able to make some money for himself. Ø Leah’s health begins to improve. Ø A young Roman soldier enters his shop. Ø He requires Daniel to fix his bridle. Ø The Roman soldier shows interest in Leah.
Foreshadowing in Rosh’s response. Daniel returned immediately to explain to Rosh why he must stay in the village. Rosh’s reaction foreshadows future events. “This witless sister is more important than your country’s freedom. ” Daniel replied, “She would starve. ” Rose said, “I have said it before, you’re soft. ” Daniel countered, “I will work for the cause in the village. You will see…”
Reason and Relate Discuss how the literary tool of foreshadowing has helped you to better understand the story. What role does the memory of past events play in our lives? Do we learn from the past? Do past experiences help us to make correct choices for the future? Discuss the following scripture in relation to Daniel’s change of heart: 1 Corinthians 13: 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.
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