ENG 209
Questions for class discussion
Miguel Angel Asturias: The Legend of El Cadejo
Alejo Carpentier: Journey Back to the Source
Maria Luisa Bombal: The Tree
NOTE: In your responses, avoid giving a summary. However, refer to the text frequently for analysis and as evidence of your points of view and personal interpretations.
a) The Legend of El Cadejo
Who are the main characters of the story? Describe them psuchologically. What is the "Cadejo"?
Describe the style and the language of the text. Can you find symbolism? -Explain.
Do you think the story has a message or a moral? -Explain
Did you like the story? Why?
b) Maria Luisa Bombal: The Tree
Describe the protagonists of the story, particularly their personality, desires and frustrations. Comment on how well they are developed through the story.
Comment on the structure of the story and the effect that the music has on the narrative.
Is there a conflict in the plot? Does it get resolved? When is the climax of the story, in your opinion?
Do you think the tree is a symbol of something else? -explain
Comment on the language of the story. Are there images you liked? Give examples of the imagery.
Did you like the story? Why?
c) Alejo Carpentier: Journey Back to the Source
Briefly describe the life of Marcial, based on the text.
How does the structure of the text impacts the plot? Do you see a relation between any the following elements: the house, the life of Marcial, music.
Can you identify main metaphors or symbolism in the text? Identify the theme.
Comment on the language and images used in the story.
Did you like the story? Why? |