Navigating Literary Elements and Techniques

The video tutorial explores literary devices, focusing on themes and conflicts in literature. It discusses major and minor themes, with examples from Harry Potter, and delves into person vs. nature, person vs. self, and person vs. person conflicts. The tutorial uses Jack London's 'To Build a Fire' and Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' to illustrate these themes. It concludes with a review and questions to reinforce understanding.

What is the primary purpose of using the literary element of theme in a story?

• To describe the setting and characters

• To determine the author's writing style

• To establish the time period of the story

• To convey the main idea or message

Which of the following is an example of a person versus nature theme?

• A detective solving a mystery

• A man surviving in the wilderness

• A hero battling a villain

• A student overcoming self-doubt

In 'To Build a Fire', what mistake does the protagonist make that leads to his downfall?

• He ignores the advice of locals

• He builds a fire under a tree

• He travels with a companion

• He underestimates the cold

What internal conflict does Dr. Jekyll face in 'The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?

• A quest for eternal life

• A struggle with his evil alter ego

• A rivalry with another scientist

• A battle against societal norms

Which theme is illustrated by a character battling their own fears and insecurities?

• Person vs Nature

• Person vs Society

• Person vs Person

• Person vs Self

What historical event is used to illustrate the theme of person versus person?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The expedition to the South Pole

• The fight between Joe Lewis and Max Schmeling

• The sinking of the Titanic

How is the theme of person versus person commonly depicted in literature?

• Through historical events

• Through internal monologues

• Through natural disasters

• Through conflicts between characters