The Dover Mail British Blunderbuss from the 18
The Dover Mail
British Blunderbuss from the 18 th Century
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That Profound Secret Targeted Standard: POS 8: Use writing-to-learn strategies such as…response journals…to make personal connections, to form ideas, and to complete tasks. At the very beginning of Chapter 3, the narrator makes the following observation: “A WONDERFUL fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other” (9). What, exactly, do you think this aphorism means? Explain the quotation in your own terms and elaborate on your response to the quotation. (Note: Profound means “deep. ”)
That Profound Secret p. 11 p. 335
Book the First, Chapter 3 “The Night Shadows” Questions to consider: • Think about the atmosphere created in Chapter 2. Why might Dickens have entitled Chapter 3 “The Night Shadows? ” • Who is the “I” in the first paragraph of chapter 3? Is it Dickens or the narrator? • Considering the Victorians’ fear of being buried alive (as evident by death bells), consider why Dickens may have ended the chapter with the following statement spoken by Mr. Lorry: “Eighteen years!…Gracious Creator of day! To be buried alive for eighteen years!”
Characterization of Jerry: • • • Jerry’s voice (see p. 9) Jerry’s job (see p. 9) Jerry’s secret (see p. 11) Jerry’s drinking (see p. 12) Jerry’s physical appearance (see pp. 12 -13)
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