Unit+7+Short+Story+Unit

=//Romanticism and Realism: Understanding Shifts of Beliefs within Patterns Seen in Literature//= = = =//Essential Questions for Short Stories by Gogol, Tolstoy, Maupassant, Tellez//=
 * What is Realism in literature? What is Romanticism in literature?
 * Why is there a shift in beliefs through out the ages? Why is there a shift in the way we think and perceive the world which in turn changes the way it is presented in writing?
 * What makes writing relatable across time periods, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses?
 * How does a writer’s style influence and enhance the reception of a story as well as emphasize the theme of a story?
 * Why was a portrait of the “little man” so widely accepted and even embraced in 19th century Russia and other parts of the world? Why is it well-received today in modern society?
 * How does tone affect the presentation of a story?
 * How do ironic twists affect the telling of a story?
 * Why are themes such as ‘when is enough enough’ and ‘the value of a strong work ethic’ as well as the ‘what makes a life valuable’ meaningful and significant not just in literature but in society?

Unit Materials


[|Class discussion Prezi for The Overcoat]