Uncovering Satire in The Innocents Abroad: A Literary Analysis
Explore the satirical elements in Mark Twain's novel "The Innocents Abroad" through an examination of 19th-century American society, language choices, and reader impressions. Discover how Twain uses humor and irony to critique the travelers' pilgrimage experiences, inviting reflection on societal norms.
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DNA Recall and Retrieval 1. Where are the people going to visit as part of the excursion? 2. What is the purpose of the excursion? 3. What activities will be available to everybody while they make their journey? 4. What does the preposition it refer to in the sentence it was a novelty ?
Year 9: Travel Writing - From Bryson to Swift Lesson Title: The Innocents Abroad Lesson Title: The Innocents Abroad Extract One One Lesson Focus: Lesson Focus: Extract Progress indicators: Progress indicators:
Word Consciousness Please record on the back page of your exercise books Word and definition Your definition Synonyms Scamper (v) (especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement. Promenade (n) a paved public walk, typically one along the seafront at a resort. Midst (n) the middle part or point
Learning Journey Read and explored extract one from The Innocents Abroad. Consider which aspects of 19th century American society Twain is satirizing. Focus on the reader s first impressions of the pilgrims who are going on the journey. Assess Twain s language choices.
The Innocents Abroad: It could be argued that the title of the novel is indicative of the satirical element of Twain s writing. Why might I think this? Which key word do you think I might be referring to here? What are the connotations of this particular word? Is there something about the tone of the title that, coupled with my historical knowledge, makes me consider it satirical?
The Innocents Abroad: Chapter One 2 x quotations as a team 2 x quotations in pairs 3 x quotations on your own Task: You are going to find quotations in the extract that you think are satirical which undermine the people going on the trip to the Holy Land.
The Innocents Abroad: Extract One Create a question which focuses on testing the other person s understanding/knowledge of our study of extract one. Possible ideas: Events in the extract Twain s purpose Language devices Twain used Twain s language/vocabulary choices
Lets read the extract again As we are reading, if there are any pieces of vocabulary that you are unsure of/need reminding of then highlight/underline them so that we can discuss them afterwards.
What impression does Twain give of those What impression does Twain give of those going on the journey? going on the journey? This is the question that we are going to be focusing on in today s lesson. You are going to complete some quotation analysis in groups which will help you create an analysis grid. The analysis grid will then allow you to respond to the question above.
Demonstrating understanding: Each table is going to have one quotation from the extract. You are going to analyse the quotations and then split up to form new teams and share your ideas. 1. What might I be expecting you to look for in these quotations? 2. How will you know that you have analysed successfully? 3. What are the components of successful close analysis?
Analysis grid: Point/Authorial intent Quotation Language devices Key vocabulary Impact on reader It was to be a picnic on a gigantic scale they were to scamper about the decks by day in the midst of a ballroom that stretched from horizon to horizon Pupils can either be given a copy of this or copy into a double- page in their exercise books. dance, and promenade, and smoke, and sing, and make love It was a brave conception Who could read the program of the excursion without longing to make one of the party?
Analysis grid: Point/Authorial intent Quotation Language devices Key vocabulary Impact on reader It was to be a picnic on a gigantic scale they were to scamper about the decks by day in the midst of a ballroom that stretched from horizon to horizon Lets feedback some ideas on each of the quotations. dance, and promenade, and smoke, and sing, and make love Are there any about which you were unsure? It was a brave conception Who could read the program of the excursion without longing to make one of the party?
What impression does Twain give of those What impression does Twain give of those going on the journey? going on the journey? Class model PIs
Twains Novel: Extract One Analysis. What impression does Twain give of those going on the journey? Twain s use of _______ in the phrase_______ expresses that/implies that/suggests .. The reference to ___________ further demonstrates that .. Twain is encouraging the reader to think/feel__________ due to__________ Hence, the satirical element of the article is developed through his_________
Create a quiz, based on todays learning, which you could use to test other students
