SIGNPOST 5 Contrasts and Contradictions Definition A sharp

SIGNPOST #5 Contrasts and Contradictions

Definition: A sharp contrast between what we would expect, and what we observe the character doing; behaviour that contradicts previous behaviour or well-established patterns. ■ Example: Frozen https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=mo. SFlvxnbgk ■ Elsa begins to use her powers rather than hide them

The Question That Follows… ■ Every time you find a Contrast and Contradiction while you are reading, ask yourself: – Why would the character act/feel this way? ■ Understanding the change in thoughts, feelings, and behaviour will help you understand the character’s development

Example from The Outsiders: “’Fiery, huh? Well, that’s the way I like ‘em. ’ He started to put his arm around her, but Johnny reached over and stopped him. ‘Leave her alone, Dally. ’ ‘Huh? ’ Dally was taken off guard. He stared at Johnny in disbelief. ” (p. 24) ■ Why would the character act this way? ■ In this case, why did Johnny decide to stand up for the two Socs?

Worksheet Question #1 “[Jesse] left while we were still sleeping. We found a note on the kitchen table: Gone to school early. I’m sorry. Love you. Jesse. The sorry part was weird. The love you part was even weirder. ” (p. 41 -42) ■ Why would the character act/feel this way? ■ In this case, why did Jesse feel the need to apologize and tell his family he loved them? ■ Why did Henry this behaviour was weird at the time?

Worksheet Question #2 “Jerome buzzed in after the fourth clue and gave the right answer: Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird. Before I knew it, the bell rang and it was time to leave. It wasn’t the absolute worst way to pass an hour. ” (p. 61) § Why would the character feel this way?