SIGNPOST 2 Again and Again Definition Events images

SIGNPOST #2 Again and Again

Definition: Events, images, or particular words that recur over a portion of the novel. § A word is repeated, sometimes used in an odd way, over and over in the story. § An image reappears several times during the course of the book.

Example from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=nvq. Uv 0 ROt. FA The symbol appears: ■ In Dumbledore’s signature inside The Tales of Beadle the Bard ■ Xenophilius’s necklace ■ The gravestone of Ignotus Peverell in Godric’s Hollow

The Question That Follows… ■ Every time you find an event, image, or word that is repeated again and again, ask yourself: – Why might the author bring this up again and again? ■ This will help you learn more about theme

Example from The Outsiders: § The colour Gold comes up again and again. – “My mother was golden and beautiful…” (p. 48) – “Nothing gold can stay. ” (p. 77) – “The way you dig sunsets, Pony. That’s gold. Keep that way, it’s a good way to be. ” (p. 178) § Why might the author bring this up again and again?

Worksheet Question #1 a) “I suspect Cecil is not the crème de la crème of psychologists. For one thing, he is free. […] Also, it looks like he hasn’t been able to afford new clothes since 1969. We haven’t talked about IT yet. He tries to steer me there. He asks leading questions. But when he does I just respond in Robot-Voice. ” (p. 1 -2) b)“In Port Salish, everyone knew everyone. I liked that, growing up. But after IT happened, it was a curse. ” (p. 24) § Why might the author bring this up again and again?

Worksheet Question #2 a) “Intriguing Fact: The word “psychology” comes from the Greek word “psyche. ” It means the study of the mind. ” (p. 1) b) “Intriguing Fact: Post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can happen after exposure to a horrifying event. ” (p. 18) § Why might the author bring this up again and again?