October 23 2014 Grab a lit book Grab
October 23, 2014 • Grab a lit book • Grab an outline • Get out your strategy
The Lady, or the Tiger Probing the text for emergent themes.
Discussion points: • Define what a “theme” is in literature. (2 pts) • Compare and Contrast “barbaric” love with your modern notions of love. What is the same? What is different? (2 pts) • Evaluate the “poetic justice” of the accused choosing his/her own fate. Is it fair that guilt be determined based on a 50/50 chance? (2 pts)
Discussion points: • Evaluate the princess’s motives for choosing the Lady. Is her motive worthy? (2 pts) • Evaluate the princess’s motives for choosing the Tiger. Is her motive worthy? (2 pts)
What themes do you see portrayed in “The Lady, or the Tiger? ”
Writing an effective introduction aka: “the hook”
An effective introduction starts with a narrow focus—in this case, the specific themes of the story.
Things to include in your introductory paragraph: • The name of the literary piece, correctly punctuated. • The author’s name. • A hook or introduction (narrow themes). • A clear statement of your opinion (thesis statement).
Your writing prompt: Who came out of the door—the Lady, or the Tiger? Defend the princess’s decision with clear evidence from the text. In your writing, be sure to explain how the quotes you use prove your claim.
Example of an effective hook: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. While the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” she decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because her hate and jealousy of the Lady are stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of an effective hook: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. While the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” she decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because her hate and jealousy of the Lady are stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of an effective hook: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. Even though the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” the princess decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because she hates the Lady, her jealousy is stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of an effective hook: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. Even though the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” the princess decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because she hates the Lady, her jealousy is stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of a Situation/Stance Thesis: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. Even though the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” the princess decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because she hates the Lady, her jealousy is stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of a Situation/Stance Thesis: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. Even though the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” the princess decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because she hates the Lady, her jealousy is stronger than her “barbaric” love, and she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Example of a Forecasted Big Ideas: In the short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger, ” by Frank R. Stockton, the princess has to decide between letting go of her lover, or giving in to her jealousy. While the princess’s love is “warm and strong, ” she decides to send her lover to the door of the tiger because (1) she hates the Lady, (2) her jealousy is stronger than her “barbaric” love, and (3) she believes he will be waiting for her in heaven.
Things to include in your introductory paragraph: • The name of the literary piece, correctly punctuated. • The author’s name. • A hook or introduction (narrow themes). • A clear statement of your opinion (thesis statement).
Conclusion Wraps up the argument: • Rephrases thesis statement in a new way. • Addresses each forecasted big idea. • Addresses broad literary themes (man vs. ______).
Something like this: Because the Princess’s love for the handsome youth is animalistic and instinctive, she is willing to sacrifice to him to keep her rival from having him. Even though her love is strong, the jealousy and hate she feels for the Lady are stronger. The Princess ultimately decides to sentence her lover to death in this popular story of woman vs. herself.
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