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John Steinbeck

Published on Nov 19, 2015

A short presentation over John Steinbeck and his short story, "Flight".

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

JOHN STEINBECK

Champion of the Common Man
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OPENING QUESTION:

Have you ever read something by John Steinbeck?
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FIRST THINGS FIRST...

  • True or false game!
  • Winner gets to pick candy
  • First person to raise their hand and answer correctly gets a point
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DISCUSSION

  • When do you think Pepe became a man?
  • Why does Steinbeck chose to omit a description on the events in Monterey?
  • Why does Steinbeck include so much imagery while Pepe is on his flight?
  • Do you think Pepe was right to flee from his crime?
  • What do you think is the theme of "Flight"?
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JOHN STEINBECK "QUICK FACTS"

What's the most intersting thing you know avour John Steinbeck?
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MINI BIOGRAPHY

  • John Steinbeck: February 27, 1902- December 20, 1968 ( 66 years old)
  • From Salinas, California
  • Won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, "The Grapes of Wrath"
  • Had various jobs-- flour plant to treasurer
  • Married three times, had two sons. (Was divorced at time of death)

JOHN'S MORE POPULAR BOOKS

  • "Of Mice and Men" (1937)
  • "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939)
  • "East of Eden" (1952)
  • "The Pearl" (1947)
  • "Tortilla Flat" (1935)
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"FLIGHT" A STORY OF SYMBOLS AND IMAGERY

What was your favorite part about "Flight"?

SYMBOLS

  • Father's death
  • Mama Torres's willingness
  • Pepe losing his father's items
  • References to animals
  • The gangrene
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SYMBOLS CONTINUED

  • Pepe's mother
  • The ending (Pepe's death)
  • The dark watchers

IMAGERY

  • Descriptions of Pepe
  • Pepe's flight
  • No description if Monterey
  • What the imagery does for the story
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THEME?

Growth and change can be painful, but it is necessary
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SETTING

  • Near Salinas
  • Steinbeck wrote what he saw
  • Common for writers of the time
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VOCABULARY TIME!

Your lists are at the back of your outlines
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"I HAVE...WHO HAS..."?

  • Person with "start :)" goes first
  • If you get your sord correct, you get candy!
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MEMORY MATCH

  • Take turns picking two cards
  • Get a match? You get to keep going
  • Person with the most matches gets candy!
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"FLIGHT" AND JOHN STEINBECK AS A WHOLE

How did Steinbeck's past and the fime he lived in affect his work?

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

  • Steinbeck is known fir his work during this time
  • Steinbeck makes his characters seem real
  • "Flight" has a very relatable story-line

"FLIGHT" AS A STEINBECK SHORT STORY

What are some common characteristics of Steinbeck's work?

IMAGERY, AGAIN

  • One of Steinbeck's distinguishing qualities
  • Uses imagery to make his stories seem more real
  • Uses imagery to help develop tone and suspense
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DISILLUSIONMENT

  • Disappointment after you find out everything isnt as good as it seems
  • Pepe convincing himself and Mama Torres he is a man
  • Steinbeck uses disillusionment to create plot twists and irony
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WRAP-UP

Any questions?

TEST TIME!

Good luck!