E.M. Forester & Daphne du Maurier
Without plot, we do not have a story. A plot is a plan or groundwork of human motivations, with the actions resulting from believable and realistic human responses. In simple terms, plot deals with CAUSE and EFFECT.
E.M. Forester:
“The king died, and then the queen died.”
To have a good plot, a sequence of events must include motivation which is based on reaction to action.
“The king died, and then the queen died of grief.”
Events and time in a story are not important in and of themselves but because one thing happens because of another thing (i.e. cause and effect).
Conflict is the essential element of plot because this is where human responses are brought out to their highest degree.
Once two (or more) forces are in opposition, there is doubt about the outcome, thus producing tension and suspense as well.
Today, after all this, and a period reading, let's begin "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier. Here's some info.
Daphne Du Maurier
Alfred Hitchcock
As you watch Rebecca please pay close attention to the plot, as E.M. Forester says you should. As you watch jot down plot events and watch for what they cause.
Do this as well in Maurice.
HOMEWORK: Short term goal: complete the Invisible Man & The War of the Worlds for Wednesday. There will be a test. Long term goal: Read and complete Maurice by E.M. Forester. This will be due at the end of April.
E.M. Forester:
“The king died, and then the queen died.”
To have a good plot, a sequence of events must include motivation which is based on reaction to action.
“The king died, and then the queen died of grief.”
Events and time in a story are not important in and of themselves but because one thing happens because of another thing (i.e. cause and effect).
Conflict is the essential element of plot because this is where human responses are brought out to their highest degree.
Once two (or more) forces are in opposition, there is doubt about the outcome, thus producing tension and suspense as well.
Today, after all this, and a period reading, let's begin "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier. Here's some info.
Daphne Du Maurier
Alfred Hitchcock
As you watch Rebecca please pay close attention to the plot, as E.M. Forester says you should. As you watch jot down plot events and watch for what they cause.
Do this as well in Maurice.
HOMEWORK: Short term goal: complete the Invisible Man & The War of the Worlds for Wednesday. There will be a test. Long term goal: Read and complete Maurice by E.M. Forester. This will be due at the end of April.
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