Understanding Identity: Analysis of Characters and Language in 'Marcus the Great'
Explore the theme of identity creation through the characters in 'Marcus the Great' by Kim Moritsugu. Delve into how Marcus perceives himself and how others influence his self-image. Analyze the use of colloquialisms in the story and their impact on character development.
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Marcus the Great By Kim Moritsugu
Remember our essential question OHow is our identity created? How is our identity created?
Prewriting O 1. on your own, think about your friends. Why are you friends with them? How are they similar or different from you? Which of these similarities and differences do you value most?Write this down in a 3-5 sentence response. O 2. share your response with one other person around you.
Colloquialism O Read the definition on the side of the story and rewrite it in your own words O Add five examples of colloquialisms
Characterization O How do we know what we know about a character O Eg. Bill is friendly O Indirect: In the story, Bill is constantly chatting with people he meets and he always has a smile on his face. O Direct: Bill is friendly guy.
Read Marcus the Great O As you are reading, pay attention to how Marcus sees himself and how others see him.
After reading O How does Marcus see himself in the beginning of the story? (answer this in 2-3 sentences and use examples from the story) His opinion of himself shifts by the end of the story. O How do Kelly, Mrs. Sheppard, Coach, and the team influence Marcus s view of himself. You may answer the second question in chart or paragraph form.
Characterization O Provide one example of each for Marcus and Kelly O Direct characterization-> O Indirect characterization->
Colloquialisms O Record 3 examples of colloquialism from the novel. Why does the author use colloquialisms in the story? O What does the language someone use tell us about a person? How does language impact our identities?
Thinking Critically O Does where you come from influence the opportunities you have for education and future employment?
