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ENGL 236 Introduction to Literature LibGuide: The Elements of Fiction
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CHARACTER
Character Perspectives on Other Characters
Character Development Between Florens’ Mother and Widow Ealing
PLOT
Understanding Plot
Linear vs Nonlinear Plot
Resources and More Information on Plot
Plot: Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Connecting Plot and Female Characters: Chapters 4, 5, and 6
Connection to Each Chapter’s Events: Chapters 7, 8, and 9
SETTINGS
Historical Construct and Social Context
POINT OF VIEW
Understanding Point of View
First-Person Narrative
Narrative Focalization
STYLE THEME TONE
Style
Theme
Tone
IMAGERY AND SYMBOLISM
Imagery
Symbolism
Morrison and Religion
Natural Symbolism and Imagery
Symbolism
Physical Symbols in A Mercy
Sayeeda Jordan
Marvin Romero
Religious Symbols
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