Elements of the Story
Setting, in literature, is the time, physical details, and circumstances in which as situation occurs. Setting includes the background, atmosphere or environment in which characters live. Setting enables the reader to better envision how a story unfolds by relating necessary physical details of a piece of literature. A setting may be simple or elaborate, used to create ambiance, lend credibility, emphasize, accentuate, organize, or even distract the reader. Thematic meals, games, projects, friendships and lively discussions create the setting of Conversations in Literature.
Setting of the "Flipping Fantastic"
Time | Place |
- End of Primary School. - Going to Secondary School. | - The place where the narration is written is not mentioned although three places are referred to in the story. - The places referred to are Peter Hill Primary, Highfields and Chesterlea Grange. |
 |
| Chesterlea Grange |
Characters are either major or minor and either static (unchanging) or dynamic (changing). The character who dominates the story is the major character.
Readers can learn about characters in many ways, including:
- Physical traits
- Dialogue
- Actions
- Attire
- Opinions
- Point of view
There are no limits on the types of characters who can inhabit a story: male or female, rich or poor, young or old, prince or pauper. What is important is that the characters in a story all have the same set of emotions as the reader: happiness, sorrow, disappointment, pain, joy, and love.
Characters of the "Flipping Fantastic"
- Main Characters
- Tristan
- James
- Mum
- Minor Characters
- The teachers: Mr Sewell and Mrs Robert
- Schoolmates: Jessica Parker, Kiara Jones
Plot
Narrative tradition calls for developing stories with particular pieces--plot elements--in place.
- Exposition is the information needed to understand a story.
- Complication is the catalyst that begins the major conflict.
- Climax is the turning point in the story that occurs when characters try to resolve the complication.
- Resolution is the set of events that bring the story to a close.
Plot of the"Flipping Fantastic"
- Exposition
The main characters, Tristan, James and Mum, are introduced. We also learn more about the twins and the upcoming school play.
- Rising Action
Both Tristan and James have mixed feelings about going to their new schools. They are worried about being separated and whether they can adapt to their new schools.
- Climax
The climax occurs the day after the school play. Tristan and James react very differently to the school play. They both realise how much they depend on each other and how difficult it would be to adapt to their new schools. Tristan is not sure whether to follow James to Highfields or to go to Chesterlea Grange on his own.
- Falling Action
At first, Tristan tells his mother that he does not want to go to Chesterlea Grange. Then, James talks to him and Tristan changes his mind.
- Resolution
This is the ending where the twins realise that they have made the right decision. They are both happy in their new schools.
A work of literary may have more than one theme.
Themes of the "Flipping Fantastic"
There are a few themes in this story. They are:
1. The relationship between brothers
Being twins, the two brothers are extremely close to each
other.
other.
They depend on each other a lot and they fear
being separated.
being separated.
2. The pain of separation
The twins experience the pain of separation when they have
to go to different schools.
3. Fear of change
The twins experience the pain of separation when they have
to go to different schools.
3. Fear of change
The twins fear change as they are very comfortable as they
are presently.
They are worried as they know their lives will be very
different when they go to another school, especially if
they go to different schools.
4. Mother's love
The mother's love for her children is unlimited.
5. Adapting to new environments
The twins learn that they cannot fight change and they have
to adapt to their new environments.
In the end, they find that they need not have worried as they
adapt to their new school quickly and are extremely happy
there.
are presently.
They are worried as they know their lives will be very
different when they go to another school, especially if
they go to different schools.
4. Mother's love
The mother's love for her children is unlimited.
She is proud and supportive of both her sons.
She understands their characters well and
worries about them constantly.
She refuses to accept that Tristan has disabilities and
her attitudes helps Tristan carry on with life in a positive
manner.
The twins learn that they cannot fight change and they have
to adapt to their new environments.
In the end, they find that they need not have worried as they
adapt to their new school quickly and are extremely happy
there.
Moral Value, in literature, is the beliefs and personal opinions about what is right (honest, ethical, true) conduct and what is wrong (dishonest, false, harmful) conduct held by individuals and held collectively by socially cohesive groups of individuals.
Moral Values of the "Flipping Fantastic"
1. It is important to get co-operation and support from family
members to make good decisions.
2. Parents who are patient and understanding can build a child's
confidence and self-esteem.
Point of view: the perspective from which the story is told.
- The most obvious point of view is probably first person or "I."
- The omniscient narrator knows everything, may reveal the motivations, thoughts and feelings of the characters, and gives the reader information.
- With a limited omniscient narrator, the material is presented from the point of view of a character, in third person.
- The objective point of view presents the action and the characters' speech, without comment or emotion. The reader has to interpret them and uncover their meaning.
Point of View of the "Flipping Fantastic"
This story is told in the first person point of view. It is in the form
of a diary or journal. The three main characters give their
personal points of view on the events and incidents that occur in the story.
Have fun learning!
References:
Shanta, R & Anthony, R (2011). Longman Light on Lit Form 1 Selected Poems, Short Story & BLACK BEAUTY. Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia: PEARSON, Longman.
Sidhu, R. (2010). A Quick Guide to Literature: A Collection of Poems, Short Stories and Drama. Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia: Penerbit Ilmu Bakti Sdn. Bhd.
6 comments:
wow. it suits my needs! :)
uhh, whats the characteristics????
uh...why there's no synopsis?
I have to do for my PBS Band6 !!
can i get more moral of the stories?
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