Submitted by Tina L. Thomen
SLM 521: Telecommunications & The Internet
Dropin #5
INTRODUCTION
Lightning crashes. Opposing
forces of nature clash as positive and negative electrons collide. In nature, in our daily lives, and through
literature, we encounter the challenges of incompatible pressures. We also strive to resolve these
conflicts. In nature, we seek shelter to
overcome the danger. With each other, we
sometimes negotiate our differences when opposing views deter progress. Likewise, in literature, characters
experience many forms of conflict and must choose paths toward resolution.
Read about the four types of literary conflict by clicking on the link
or lightning bolt below:
http://www.delmar.edu/engl/wrtctr/handouts/conflict.htm
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR TODAY’S ACTIVITY
The introductory background that you have just completed sets the stage
for today’s reading of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, entitled The Cask of Amontillado. This engaging short story contains many
examples of conflict: CHARACTER vs. CHARACTER, CHARACTER vs. SELF, CHARACTER
vs. NATURE, and CHARACTER vs. SOCIETY.
ACTIVITY
Based on your understanding of conflict in literature, complete the
following chart as you read this famous tale. We will refer back to this chart as the basis
for group discussions after completing this Web activity. Click on the link or picture listed below to
begin reading.
The
Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
http://www.americanliterature.com/SS/SS05.HTML
Conflict Type Chart:
The Cask of
Amontillado, by Edgar Allen Poe
Directions: As you read this short story, cite evidence
from the text which reveals conflict in the four categories. You may summarize or quote directly from the
text. After reading the entire story, go
back to each example of conflict and explain whether or not it was resolved by
the end of the story.
NAME OF CHARACTER |
CHARACTER VS. CHARACTER |
CHARACTER VS. SELF |
CHARACTER VS. NATURE |
CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY |
Character Name: ____________ This character
is a(n): (circle any that apply) Protagonist Anti-Hero Antagonist |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Character Name: ____________ This character
is a(n): (circle any that apply) Protagonist Anti-Hero Antagonist |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |
Evidence of Conflict: Resolved?
Explain why this conflict was or was not resolved: |