16 Questions
What is the theme of 'Just Lather, That’s All'?
Your actions have consequences.
What type of irony is present in 'The Fall Of A City'?
Situational irony
In 'The Possibility Of Evil', what does Miss Strangeworth value highly?
Appearance
What is the climax of 'The Story Of An Hour'?
Louise Mallard's discovery of her freedom.
'Just Lather, That’s All' contains which type of irony?
Dramatic irony
'The Fall Of A City' teaches us not to:
Judge others too quickly.
'The Possibility Of Evil' raises questions around the theme of:
Deception vs. honesty.
The reader knows that the Barber in 'Just Lather, That’s All' is a rebel, but Captain Torres does not know.
True
Teddy was the one who built his kingdom in 'The Fall Of A City'.
False
Miss Strangeworth in 'The Possibility Of Evil' drops one of her letters intentionally.
False
Mrs. Mallard in 'The Story Of An Hour' felt sad and devastated upon hearing of her husband's death.
False
The Barber in 'Just Lather, That’s All' decides to kill Captain Torres with his razor.
False
In 'The Fall Of A City', Teddy finds the paper dolls belonging to King Theodore.
False
Miss Strangeworth values honesty and transparency highly in 'The Possibility Of Evil'.
False
Louise Mallard in 'The Story Of An Hour' immediately feels sorrow and grief after realizing she can live for herself.
False
Dramatic irony is present when Miss Strangeworth's letter is taken to Don Crane in 'The Possibility Of Evil'.
True
Study Notes
Story Summaries
- "Just Lather, That's All" is a story about a barber and Captain Torres, where the barber decides not to kill Torres despite having the opportunity, choosing to act honorably.
- The story explores the theme of "your actions have consequences" and uses dramatic irony to create tension.
"The Fall Of A City"
- The story revolves around Teddy, King Theodore, Aunt, and Uncle, and reaches its climax when the uncle finds Teddy's paper dolls.
- The theme of the story is "don't judge others" and it uses irony to highlight the contrast between appearance and reality.
"The Possibility Of Evil"
- The story features multiple characters, including Miss Strangeworth, Mr Lewis, and the Crane family, and reaches its climax when Miss Strangeworth accidentally drops one of her letters.
- The theme of the story is "appearance vs reality" and it uses dramatic irony to create suspense.
"The Story Of An Hour"
- The story is about Louise Mallard, Josephine, and Brently Mallard, and reaches its climax when Ms Mallard realizes she is now free and can live by herself.
- The theme of the story is "enjoy it while it lasts" and it uses situational irony to highlight the unexpected reaction of Mrs Mallard to her husband's death.
Explore the characters, climax, and themes of 'Just Lather, That’s All' and 'The Fall Of A City'. Delve into the character decisions and the underlying messages in these literary works.
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