anthology b – the short stories king schariah
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Anthology B – the short stories King Schariah . Wednesday, 18 July 2012. An introduction. This story introduces one of the great characters of literature: Scheherazade. Do some research about this character and see how she has inspired works of art across the whole world. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Anthology B – the short storiesKing Schariah...Saturday 22 April 2023
An introduction•This story introduces one of the great
characters of literature: Scheherazade.•Do some research about this character
and see how she has inspired works of art across the whole world.
•Brave, brilliant, intellectual, strong...
•What else do you see?
Motive Agree or disagree?
Comment Evidence
She wishes to save her people (especially women) from a tyrant
She wants fame:•As someone who brought fame to her people• as a stroyteller
She wants to become a martyr and die a glorious death
She wants power: she thinks she can gain control over the sultan
Scheherazade: surprising characterFeature Evidence
Brave and eager to act “implores” her father to let her marry
High Principles “I am determined to stop this barbarous practice”
Obstinate
The SultanRUTHLESS HUMAN
“He felt...obliged... To put her to death”
Generous at first: “whom he loved more than all the world”.
Language:•What is the effect of the dialogue in the
passage?
•The writing is concise. Words are not wasted. Look at the descriptions of characters and see if you can find examples of this technique.
•Why is the final sentence of the passage so effective? Consider the many things that she is beginning at this point.
Question•In all questions, consider:•Presentation of the characters of the
Sultan and Scheherazade•How the minor characters add interest to
the story.•How the writer uses language to create
effect in his telling of the story.