Paul’s Case

Analyze Thematic elements, including Symbolism,
Irony, Setting, Character, Point of View and Theme:

What details are we given by narrator?  Are
impressions and descriptions from narrator
indicative of a particular character’s viewpoint?
Would this story be different if told from First
Person or from another character’s Point of View? 


Describe Characters’ characteristics.  Use detail.
Keep in mind all impressions one gets from a
character’s description, actions, words and feelings.
What conclusions are we are supposed to draw?  
                                     

Why is the setting, both time and place, significant?
How are we supposed to view these characters?  In what
setting would their actions and attitudes be out of
place? Why?

Discuss symbols evident is story.  Include names,
events and other images.

What ironies are present?  Be specific as to label
and examples from text.

Analyze Meaning:
What does the death of Paul mean to him—victory or defeat?
How do we know?  Is there more than one message from this
story?  Is there more than one audience?  Be prepared to
elaborate.  

What other factors should we consider?  Explain.