1.
Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read.
"No Exit" is a book that consists of four characters. However, only three are placed in this room, which is supposed to be Hell. Of course, the characters believe the stereotypes of Hell. They expect to tortured by a numerous of objects/machines. Yet, Hell is a normal room, but has no exit. The room has sofa's and lights. One of the characters, Inez asks what the characters have done to have gone to Hell. Estelle and Garcin deny they have done anything wrong. Throughout the book, the characters admit to what they have done and have realized why they were brought there. Also, they have realized that Hell is not itself, but the people you are with. Garcin has tried to leave the room, but there is no exit. The characters are stuck and must remain in Hell for eternity.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.The theme of this book is to notice that the choices you make are the one's you must hold on to forever. There is no escape. Also, do not stereotype. Hell is not what the characters seem because it is much more than that. You are with people who have the same mindset as you. They most likely believe they have done nothing wrong, yet they have done the most vile sins.
3.
Describe the author's tone. Include 3 excerpts that illustrate your
point.
The author tone is suppose to help the audience correctly interpret life, and the choice we are dealt with. The author constantly mentions how there is no exit. The tone is overall didactic.
“There were days when you peered into yourself, into the secret places of your heart, and what you saw there made you faint with horror. And then, next day, you didn't know what to make of it,you couldn't interpret the horror you had glimpsed the day before. Yes, you know what evil costs.”
The author tone is suppose to help the audience correctly interpret life, and the choice we are dealt with. The author constantly mentions how there is no exit. The tone is overall didactic.
“There were days when you peered into yourself, into the secret places of your heart, and what you saw there made you faint with horror. And then, next day, you didn't know what to make of it,you couldn't interpret the horror you had glimpsed the day before. Yes, you know what evil costs.”
4.
Describe 5 literary techniques/elements you
observed that strengthened your understanding of the theme and/or your sense of
the tone. Include 3 excerpts that will help your reader understand each
one.
Metaphor: “I'm going to smile, and my smile will sink down into your pupils, and heaven knows what it will become.”
Symbolism: The vase at the end represents how your life can be easily broken, yet easily stored, but one crack can cause your life to end immediately.
Allusions: the book relates to art and music.
Allegory:"GARCIN: What's this?
VALET: Can't you see? An ordinary paper-knife.
GARCIN: Are there books here?
VALET: No.
GARCIN: Then what's the use of this?"Imagery:"A man's drowning, choking, sinking by inches, till only his eyes are just above water."
Metaphor: “I'm going to smile, and my smile will sink down into your pupils, and heaven knows what it will become.”
Symbolism: The vase at the end represents how your life can be easily broken, yet easily stored, but one crack can cause your life to end immediately.
Allusions: the book relates to art and music.
Allegory:"GARCIN: What's this?
VALET: Can't you see? An ordinary paper-knife.
GARCIN: Are there books here?
VALET: No.
GARCIN: Then what's the use of this?"Imagery:"A man's drowning, choking, sinking by inches, till only his eyes are just above water."
CHARACTERIZATION
1.
Describe two examples
of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and
to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a
result)?
"You see, I'm fond of teasing, it's a second nature with me-- and I'm used to
teasing myself. Plaguing myself, if you prefer; I don't tease nicely."
"I feel so queer. Don't you ever get taken that way? When I can't see myself I begin to wonder if I really and truly exist. I pat myself just to make sure, but it doesn't help much.”
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
Throughout the whole book, the diction and syntax for each character remains the same. Although, the characters have different personalities, they are still common. "I feel so queer. Don't you ever get taken that way? When I can't see myself I begin to wonder if I really and truly exist. I pat myself just to make sure, but it doesn't help much.”
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
I don't believe I've met any of the characters because they are so mean, and so inconsiderate. However, I do believe I've met people close to them. The world is filled with many people who are mean, and don't believe they do anything wrong.
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