Assignment 6: “The Landlady”

Posted by Devon Stokes-Bennett on October 8, 2013 in Uncategorized | ∞

Learning Objectives:

analyze the literary elements in a short story;
analyze a character through indirect characterization and character type;
identify and evaluate the use of dramatic irony.

Instructions:

Review direct vs indirect characterization, round vs flat and dynamic vs static characters.
What is dramatic irony? (covered in class)
Read “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl.

Assignment:

Complete both writing prompts below. Please demonstrate what you have learned to date regarding writing skills and short story elements.

1. Write a formal paragraph analyzing either the character of Billy or the Landlady. Consider indirect characterization (STEAL) and character type (round vs flat, dynamic vs static, protagonist or antagonist). Provide specific details/examples/quotes from the text to support your ideas.
2.Write a formal paragraph evaluating the author’s use of dramatic irony in the short story. Identify where and how he uses it and the impact on the reader. Provide specific details/examples/quotes from the text to support your ideas.