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Entwined Ms. Haneen Abu Hmeidan ☺ Watch the stream to start video first. - Haneen ☺ Open your book page 194 - Haneen ☺ What suffering can crimes cause? (Impact on victims, perpetrators, witnesses, and others with connections to the crimes or to those involved.) ...

Entwined Ms. Haneen Abu Hmeidan ☺ Watch the stream to start video first. - Haneen ☺ Open your book page 194 - Haneen ☺ What suffering can crimes cause? (Impact on victims, perpetrators, witnesses, and others with connections to the crimes or to those involved.)  Some kind of Robbery violence A game? A puzzle? Money related crime Getaway P.196 Why do people enjoy stories about crime? The suspense of finding out who the perpetrators are and how they will be caught. P.197 Have you even been accused of something you didn’t do? What evidence were the accusation based on, if any? Weak Evidence Strong Evidence Hearsay, testimony from an Photos, video, documents unreliable witness What are common mistakes people make when they accuse someone of a crime? Misidentifying someone. Remembering things incorrectly. Making assumptions about how someone would act or what they would say.  Go to the website “Watch, Learn, and Explore: Video & Explanation" - Haneen ☺  rs a l e u nive i l l b e. s w h a r m e n s s t h e m a r y ’s h u e o r s to a l l o n h e o n s e d o f t e c ti l o v al l n n o f a ke y No t e c o ss s o f a n d l t h e l o r e. i n g e s e a t h a tu a d e c n es. r ev ith in n e re f er m e y n g w oy ti p l r i n h e Th a li e ndin g j u m oge l th e rs a l t le: d fi k e a tch t i v e m p ay t i t u n E x a m st o u It s to s ab a g e dea a s s p i p velo de P.198 Go get your study sheet on Identifying Universal Themes! - Haneen ☺ Go to the website to watch the video on “Characterization” - Haneen ☺ Page 199  Paragraph 3 “Despite what people claimed later, I had not been drinking– not one drop. I want to be clear about that” Why does he share this? This reveals the narrator’s thoughts about and Does he care what others reactions to what others think about him? said about his role in the crash Inference if u believe him: The accident was not influenced by alcohol use. Take out your study sheet on “Characterization” How to become an independent reader? P.198 Themes may include: good vs. evil, heroes and villains, crimes with devastating consequences, attempts to cover up crimes, and crime solvers such as detectives or police officers.  P.198 IS! TH D O E L P O it to basketball Example: - Did you make PE NS practice? O AS RE D E VI I made it to basketball practice Partial: - OYes, PR Whole truth: - Yes, I made it to practice but I didn’t stay the entire time! P.198 Think of materials that can wind or twist Think beyond the word: Can people wind together? Answer: Yes, by sharing thoughts and feelings; forming close bonds of friendship.  National Public Radio show about true stories Inference: The act of listening to the show and thinking about it while exercising likely stimulated the author’s creativity.  As you read: BE ALERT to what A events traffic accident that occur or after crashthe fatal collision reveal that aboutresults in at least the narrator andone the crash person itself.being killed. Negative consequences  This passage hints at a pivotal moment in the The narratorlife, narrator's is revisiting suggesting a car deepaccident in which reflection and they unintentionally emotional killed someone, weight surrounding Russell the events of Gramercy. September 12, 1994. The repeated reflection—"how often have I gone The narrator wants to over it all?"—shows how haunted the narrator is by emphasize that his behavior this moment, recalling specific details like "Pearl did not meet the legal Jam," "the orange traffic cones," and the setting of standard for negligent a late summer afternoon. homicide, or reckless behavior that results in He is focused on defending his actions, someone’s death emphasizing that he was not intoxicated and was not driving recklessly, despite what others later claimed.  Picture a moment when you felt very excited or focused on something you loved, like a favorite song or spotting a friend in a crowd. The main character is enjoying the freedom of driving and hearing a favorite song, "Alive" bythat Pearl Jam,the makes which makes scene feel him real,feel as ifconfident and a little careless. they’re right there with the character. This keeps the readers engaged while subtly preparing them for whatever mightand happen hownext. FORSHADOWING! His focus shifts completely to Daria this distraction causes him to miss The paragraph hints that ignoring these warnings could lead to something bad important details around him, like the road signs and construction warnings. happening. SENSORY LANGUAGE! The description of the loud music, the sight of the cones, and Daria’s outfit  NOTICE how the passage combines regret and sensory details to create a vivid, almost haunting memory. Have you ever had aThe INFER: moment you wish narrator's wish to yougocould back take back—something and “slam the small that turned into a big deal? This is what brake the narrator is experiencing here. pedal” the narratorYou reflects on what can infer theymoment that this wish could have happened: of distraction leads simply to enjoying the song, seeing the something cones, hearing unforgettable, the kids, turning whatand noticing could haveDaria, been and then movingaon without “trivial sense FORSHADOWING! incident. memory”Thisinto wisha to go back pivotal andThis event. stopuse timeofhints that something reflection andserious sensoryis coming details isorwhat has already happened makes the reader anticipate what happens next. SENSORY LANGUAGE: "the sound of kids playing" and the radio "blaring 'Alive'" create a clear mental image and capture the feeling of being completely absorbed in the moment.  THEMES? “fifty-nine The paragraph also playsfeet a second” with “perception” responsibility, perception, andFORSHADOWING: regret addsdescribes the narrator tension and the “stumbled makes figures beyond the scene feel moreeven as "approaching," the white line.” urgent though he knows he was actually moving toward them. The narrator admits to speeding and evenweapon” “lethal lying about it later. suggests that something bad is about to happen, This detail whichshows how, suspense helps build in high-stressfor themoments, reader. people’s This confession sets up the narrator’s perceptions sense can get of guilt and makes the narrator's carskewed. sound dangerous responsibility, giving us an insight into how a small choice—going a little over the speed limit—could have big consequences. highlighting how easily a normal object like a car can become deadly when mixed with distraction and poor decisions.  Although the narrator has initially lied to the police about his speed, his desire to be honest causes him to correct himself. He has a sharp eye for factual detail and precision and grasps the physical and mechanical aspects of the accident. His detailed description of the collision with Russel Gramercy suggests he stayed conscious and rational throughout the event  Paragraph 13 + 14 Connect to the essential question What Who suffers conclusion when a crime can you draw about the narrator’s is connected? state of Think about the characters: themind right after narrator, Doriathe accident? , and Russel and how they responded to the event A “sense of unreality” indicated he didn’t fully understand that he had killed a man. Describing the The narrator: Stillglass dazed, slowly shards onrealizes his shirtheaskilled Russel “festive” shows he was Grammercy, off-balance whose bodyand is hopelessly out-of-touch“broken” with the gravity of the Daria: “Whimpering”, is grief situation stricken.  What are some possible reasons for the narrator to make such declaration? That is, what is his MOTIVATION for saying this? Characterization: Character personality 🡪 Character motivation He may feel guilty about his role in the accident and hopes that by admitting to what he thinks are shameful Character thoughts may be motivated and actions by accident after the specific or(“I’m vague notgoals, proud strong desires, of this”), intense he can emotions, somehow feel and many better. Or, other factors. he may want people to agree that he is a bad or shallow person by offering evidence that supports the unbearable feelings he is experiencing  Sensory details: Creates a tense atmosphere that Intensifies the sense of The mention of Chris and the immerses the readers in the emergency narrator’s connection to him gravity of the situation. personalizes the tragedy These layers of detail not only 1. Shows how interconnected build suspense but also their lives are. foreshadow the emotional 2. Hints at the promising path depth of the impact on the Chris was on (major teams narrator, who is just beginning taking interest in him) to grasp the weight of the incident.  The narrator’s automatic, hollow assurance contrasts ` ` with the painful awareness that something profound and damaging has occurred. Grasping for some hope, even though the reality is harsh. ` Sense of suspicion. Themes of ` guilt and responsibility. ` Hints at the seriousness of the investigation Emotional weight of the Essential Question? situation ` ` `  ` ` ` This recollection, overheard by the narrator, adds layers of sorrow ` and ` vulnerability to Chris’s character. It illustrates how such a split-second event can leave even the strongest individuals reeling, The uncertainty conveys how haunted by thoughts of what they might have done differently in quickly things happened, as Chris those precious moments. Through Chris’s words, we get a barely had time to process the powerful sense of how tragedy can feel both painfully intimate and suggest a small, almost moment before it turned tragic. entirely surreal, especially in the aftermath of sudden, irreversible mundane misstep that loss. escalated into something speaks to the heartbreak of being catastrophic so close yet unable to prevent the accident..  Chriscontrasts Find is unexpectedly kind and and contradictions! ` forgiving to the driver of the car that just killed his father. In fact, he seems It’sout to go when youway of his notice a character to try to put the driver atsaying ease.orPerhaps doing something Chris is a very ` ` nice, ,matureunexpected person who is always thinking of other people’s feelings Why would the character act this way? regardless of his own circumstances  ` ` ` ` `  ` ` ` `  In moments of grief, people often struggle to articulate their feelings in fresh or unique ways. Instead, they rely on familiar expressions that, while ` perhaps unoriginal, are nonetheless comforting and serve a purpose. ` ` Adds a layer of universality and shared experience, as poetry and art often ` lend people the language to express emotions they might not otherwise know how to convey.  Did the advice give us a WhatAdvice? Is itmightP.49-50 a good advice? happen if he better idea of the problem took this advice? And if he or internal conflict that the didn’t take it? narrator is feeling? Whether by coincidence or fate, people are connected to others in ways that seem invisible or are only revealed over time. This sign post relates to the universal themes that all humans are connected to one another in some way, although we may not understand how.  ` Themes of resilience & self-reinvention ` i o n ? ` r i zat c t e ha ra a c k s, C e tb s ith cted n g w p e e b b li n e x g t h Gra din` g u makin ble to fin t`, and vaila o n Turning point: Rather than p o r t’ s a life s u p h a w ulfill i n g going back to school, they t o f f s o s m personal t a t e rm choose a different path and Reflects their o u w n c a rve e’s o invest their father’s gift into journey from aimlessness on to purpose opening a frozen yogurt shop.  This confession, brushed off Theme? as a joke, underscores the distance between the loneliness and` isolation of narrator’s inner reality and someone who feels unable the outside world. to express their true self. He carries an inner shame Inference? or fear of judgment that makes true intimacy seem the narrator sees impossible. themselves as a` “victim” of the accident as well. Source of shame, guilt, and Refusal to articulate: unspoken pain that isolates Themes of guilt and` them from others responsibility  Are you on track? Quick Check Who was killed by the narrator? Russel Gramercy (Paragraph 1) Who behaved with understanding toward the narrator following the car crash? Chris, the victim’s son (Paragraph 26-27 ) Who seemed most angry at the narrator? Daria, the victim’s Was the narrator arrested or charged with a crime? No (Paragraph 28 ) Did the narrator earn a college degree? No (Paragraph 52)  ` ` Hints at a simpler rustic ` lifestyle contrasting with the plansCharacterization: of the McMansion He valued solitude = ` reserved Old or private and simple man vs. Modern Repeated and solo fancytrips = ` mystery? Why? What is he doing? Foreshadows a conflict! ` Tone = Suspense  Why did he feel that way? ` The narrator led a lonely life after the accident and ` ` was sensitive to how it felt to be alone. ` Nobody reported the victim = empathized with him ` ` The use of chemistry and ` scientific methods to analyze evidence and investigate crimes  What was Prof. G’s reputation before this The narrator may view his killing of Russel discovery? Gramercy differently now that ? the professor is m e revealed to have T h e been a murderer. rsa l How did your perception n ive U change? a i l s. p rev st i ce Shocked? Angry? Ju vi n g i THANKFUL? ce e de n b e s ca a n c p ear Ap  Unresolved history, complex ` emotions , anticipation Inner conflict, lingering guilt ` confrontation this is a significant moment ` for her too, possibly one where she's seeking closure. `  ` A sense of detachment or Maturity and acceptance even resignation, hinting of the narrator’s that, limitation. perhaps, she’s dealt with such gestures for ` years, finding them hollow or insufficient. the narrator is only now beginning to fully acknowledge their role, By sharing his true feelings, he feeling compelled to be risks being judged as selfish or honest, perhaps to finally cowardly. He may also feel that take responsibility and he owes it to Daria to be offer a meaningful honest. apology. Both characters find a way ` to recognize each other’s suffering. ` ` By including the narrator This encounter is not just in her list of people to about personal closure seek forgiveness from, she but about transforming a acknowledges that he, painful shared history into too, has carried pain tied an opportunity for to her father’s actions, compassion and even if in a different form. understanding. making amends is a key ` part of healing.  This tragic symmetry intensifies the narrator’s feelings, making it Theme? difficult for him not to see Chris's The limits of personal death as somehow connected to responsibility & the importance the original accident, reinforcing of self-forgiveness his guilt and sense of responsibility. ` She guides the narrator toward releasing the burdens of guilt he has long carried. ` If all people are connected at some level, our actions influence the actions of others, whether we can foresee consequences or not. The aunt’s abrupt intervention and insistence on shutting it off suggests she is concealing something She’s being overly protective of It’s been a long time something  He’s trying to make sense of what he saw He’s suspecting something isn’t right  The narrator’s dawning horror likely intertwines with guilt and shock as they witness an event in He has felt enormous guilt for which they unknowingly played a years, now he knows for certain part. that the death of Russell Gramercy was NOT HIS FAULT! This twist reframes the story, turning it into an exploration of buried trauma, betrayal, and the It raises questions about Chris's haunting nature of family secrets motives and the weight of the narrator’s unintended role in the tragedy, leading readers to wonder how this revelation will impact them Sometimes things are out of our control, we may never know why they happen  Reflects the narrator's inner Her comment about Chris’s turmoil and guilt, carrying the change after the accident aligns burden of knowing they were, with the narrator's knowledge however unintentionally, part of a from the tape, yet she remains fatal event orchestrated by unaware of the horrifying details. someone else. Chris knew about his father She’s suspicious about Chris  But, she never said it directly Contrast! What’s his motivation? (Characterization) He’s in peace with how he dealt with it Did your perception of good and bad shift throughout the story? Why ? Why not? The professor had some positive traits, but ultimately was a murderer. I judged the perpetrator too harshly, I’m more sympathetic to the narrator at this point. Page 214 is so important  The story is told from a first-person point of view. By telling the story from this perspective, we can better grasp the narrator’s guilt and how his feelings towards the accident change throughout the story. Another Commercial Break A shortzie ☺  By portraying Russell Gramercy as a selfless and caring individual, the author makes the revelation of his crimes that much more horrific and shocking.  Earlier in the story, the narrator is unable to have healthy relationships or steady jobs because of the guilt he harbors from the accident. Later in the story— after learning of Russell Gramercy’s crimes—he is relieved of some guilt, as he realizes that he likely saved others from becoming Gramercy’s victims.  The narrator discovers that Chris Gramercy actually pushed his own father in front of the narrator’s car. Although this information would completely absolve the narrator, he decides not to tell Daria so that she may preserve a more positive image of her deceased brother.  The author has created a complex and believable character because we, the readers, witness the narrator’s internal and external struggles and how they change as new information comes to light.. People are connected in mysterious ways. We have no control over some aspects of our lives. Each of us is vulnerable to “unseen forces.” irresponsible; Negligent behavior is irresponsible sending flowers; Condolences show sympathy. permanent; Irrevocable actions cannot be undone buying a phone; Liability involves responsibility compassionate; Empathy shows understanding sitting in silence; Ineffable sadness is unutterable. Sobriety: Paragraph 27 Clues: 1. “I had not been drinking” (paragraph 3) 2. “blood alcohol level test” (paragraph 22) 3. “Breathalyzer” (paragraph 27) Definition: the state of being sober, or unintoxicated. Rueful : Paragraph 84 Clues: 1. “handed me a tissue” (paragraph 83) 2. “apologize to you” (paragraph 84) Definition: expressing sorrow or regret. Discernible : Paragraph 112 Clues: 1. “faint but discernible conversation” (paragraph 112) 2. “a small thunk” (paragraph 113) Definition: noticeable by one of the senses. The “concepts” you need to focus on for the exam: Elements of Arguments Claim & counter claims Rhetorical Devices Themes Universal Themes Characterization- Character’s motivation Reading comprehension