The fall of a city

The fall of a cityconflicts

“They looked pretty much like paper dolls to me. Paper dolls and doll houses. An eleven year old boy. The next thing we know you’ll be wanting us to put skirts on you”Page 133

Person vs society

“they ain’t dolls” “Don’t get saucy now, mister. I know paper dolls when I see

them”Page 133

*Could not find good person vs person pictures resorted to dogs and cats

Person vs. person*

“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his teeth and grunting, he tore at its walls. The corrugated board was sturdy; he was crying by the time he finished tearing it to shreds”Page 133

Person vs self

“His majesty king Theodor , emerged on the balcony of his winter palace in Theodoreburg. Through the square bel0w rode squadrons of lancers, dragoons, and hussars, batteries of horse artillery, behind them marched regiments”Page 130

“The city was as he left it. Yet everything had changed "page 133

Significance of tile

Third personNarrative point veiw

The story is told by a narrator who is not a participant in the story. It has pronouns like “he” ”his” “they” “them” Even when its his thoughts there is no I just teddy thought or

teddy had found.

Gender stereotypes

Child hood imagination/creativity

Themes

By Katrina Cearns

Literary Devices in

The Fall of a City

“Outside rain fell with such violence that great, pulsating sheets of water seemed to hang suspended between Earth and sky.” (130)

“…he was so deep in thought that his pork chop tasted no different from his whipped cream and jello.”(131)

Imagery

“Sombre gray eyes glinted in Teddy’s pale, triangular face.” (130)

“Yes, they were paper dolls. There was no King Theodore, no Emperor Kang, no Theodoresburg, no Upalia, no Danova. There was only an attic full of preposterous cardboard buildings and ridiculous paper people.”(133)

Foreshadowing

“’The next thing we know, you’ll be wanting us to put skirts on you!’”(133)

“’He just about lives up there, doesn’t he?’”(132)

Hyperbole

“If the Upalian army crossed the Tabelian marshes, they might succeed in encircling the Danovans…” (131)

“…King Theodore watched his army march out to give battle to the enemy.” (131)

Personification

By Katrina Cearns

The Plot of :The Fall of a City

“In the centre of the room stood a fort and a palace, painstakingly constructed from corrugated cardboard cartons.”(130)

“From the turreted roof of the palace, hung a green, white and gold tri-colour, the flag of the kingdom of Upalia…” (130)

Introduction/Exposition

“He sighed. This was his aunt, shouting from the foot of the stairs. ‘Teddy!’He opened the door. ‘Yeah?’ he called sulkily.‘Come down here this minute and get ready for supper! How many times do I have to call you?’”(131)

Inciting Incident/Inciting Force

“His aunt glared at him. ‘Don’t say “huh” when you answer me. Look what you’ve done! You’ve spilled cream all over yourself.’” (131)

Rising Action/Complication

“His uncle gave him a disdainful look. ‘He just about lives up there, doesn’t he?’ ‘Yes. I think it’s about time that one of us went up there and found out what he’s been doing.’” (132)

Crises

“’They looked pretty much like paper dolls to me. Paper dolls and doll houses. An eleven-year-old boy!’ The man choked, trying to restrain his laughter. ‘The next thing we know, you’ll be wanting us to put skirts on you!’” (133)

Major Crises

“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his teeth and grunting, he tore at its walls.”(133)

Climax

“The corrugated board was sturdy: he was crying by the time he finished tearing it to shreds.”(133)

Conclusion

Protagonist, and other characters.

Characters

ProtagonistCharacter traits of TeddyCreative: Quote: “Their two dimensional bodies

scissored from paper, their faces and clothing drawn in crayon and lead pencil.” Page 130

Imaginative:

Quote: “‘He’s got his head in the clouds again.” His uncle laughed. His round, florid face reflected on his resemblance to Zikla, Duke of Anders.” Page 132.

Misunderstood:

Quote: “‘They look pretty much like dolls to me. Paper dolls and doll houses. An eleven-year-old boy!’” Page 133.

Alone: Quote: “’He spent most of the afternoon in the attic.’ ‘He just about lives up there, doesn’t he?’” Page 132.

Other CharactersTeddy’s Aunt:•She doesn’t understand why Teddy stays in the attic often.•She finds it funny how he plays with “paper dolls.” •Although, she seems sympathetic near the end of the story.

Teddy’s Uncle:•Laughs at Teddy’s enjoyment of the “city he’s created.”•Always seems to push Teddy around. •Insists that Teddy should be wearing skirts.

Echo in the Story

Loss of Innocence.

This links to the story because• Teddy is told what he should be

doing, instead of what he wishes to do.

• Is told that “paper dolls” and “doll houses” aren’t for him.

• His aunt and uncle cause him to totally destroy his city.

• This also means that he doesn’t believe that he can always dream for himself, nor could he be a dreamer.

Quote from the story:“He bent and seized the cardboard palace. Gritting his teeth and grunting, he tore at it’s walls…He was crying by the time he finished tearing it to shreds.” Page 133.

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