Day 16: One Shot (up to 95)

Writing:
Looking only at pages 82-83, what is the author's attitude on the value and role of relationships between two males? (looking closely at diction & tone will help you answer this question)

Writing Questions --> write one question for each category // share and discuss
1. Meaning (plot)
2. Purpose & Audience (why and to whom)
3. Method & Structure (how)
4. Language (lit devices, form)

Discussion

• Review of major characters --> Where do we find conflict?
• Self v self (psychological)
• Self v other (interpersonal)
• Self v society
• p.68-72: What literary techniques does Ballard use create suspense? Look at language and style.
• How does Ballard engender sympathy in the reader? (use text as evidence)
• How does Ballard use stereotypes to his advantage? break from it?

**What themes are present in the book so far?
**What has Ballard set-up for the second half of the book?
**Passages that stand out?

**Am Dream connections?