English and Literature

Posted: December 11th, 2013

A character is often revealed through his or her actions, which provide readers with clues about the character’s personality, motives, expectations, and inner conflicts. Chose a protagonist from The Sheltering Sky (Kit, Port, or Tunner)and write a 4 page analysis contrasting/comparing him or her to two characters from two different stories. Use the text from all three readings to support your analysis.

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B…The time, place and social context of a story constitute its setting. Setting can develop character, reinforce theme and instigate plot. Setting plays a significant role in The Sheltering Sky- in what way? Compare how setting develops character and theme in The Sheltering Sky with the setting from two different stories.

THE STORIES TO CHOSE FROM  TO COMPARE THE SHELTERING SKY TO ARE ::: THE YELLOW WALL PAPER… ROMAN FEVER… & EVELINE