Review Theme

What is theme according to the last lesson? (check 2)

• Expresses details about the author's life.

• The underlying meaning.

• The most topic of the story or article.

• Expresses a message to the reader.

What is step 1 to finding the theme?

• Summarize what is happening in the plot.

• Research the author's life.

What is step 2 to finding the theme?

• Analyze how the main character speaks.

• Notice major conflicts and how these conflicts are resolved.

What is step 3 to finding the theme?

• Analyze the minor characters.

• Determine the setting of the text. Think about how the setting impacts the characters and overall plot.

What is step 4 to finding the theme?

• Identify changes in the characters. Pay close attention to any lessons the characters learn over the course of the text.

• Identify and analyze key symbols in the plot.

What kind of conflict takes place in "To Build a Fire"?

• Man vs. man

• Man vs. society

• Man vs. himself

• Man vs. nature

Where does the story take place?

• Russia

• The Yukon

• Wisconsin

• Canada

What is the motivation for people coming to this setting?

• To escape the government

• To find gold

• To start a new society

What is the essential conflict in the story?

• The man vs. the dog

• The man vs. the cold

• The man vs. the fire

How does the man deal with the conflict?

• He overestimates it.

• He doesn't think that it is so serious.