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Unit 3: Prose – Short Stories and Novels

The chapter explores narrative techniques, character development, and thematic elements across three significant short stories. It analyzes how narrative perspectives influence reader understanding and examines the motivations behind characters' actions. Moreover, it discusses moral dilemmas presented in each story, highlighting the consequences of choices made by the characters.

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  • 1

    Unit 3: Prose – Short Stories And Novels

    This section explores narrative techniques, character development, and thematic elements in short stories and novels, using three specific texts as case studies.

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  • 1.1

    Topics Covered

    This section explores key topics in prose including narrative techniques, character development, and thematic elements across selected short stories.

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  • 1.2

    Texts

    This section examines key narrative techniques, character development, themes, and moral dilemmas present in three short stories.

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  • 2

    Narrative Techniques And Point Of View

    This section explores various narrative techniques and points of view in three literary works, highlighting their contributions to character development and thematic depth.

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  • 2.1

    "the Rocking-Horse Winner" By D.h. Lawrence

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  • 2.2

    "pappachi’s Moth" By Arundhati Roy

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  • 2.3

    "the Third And Final Continent" By Jhumpa Lahiri

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  • 3

    Character Development And Motivation

    This section discusses the intricacies of character development and motivation in narrative literature.

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  • 3.1

    Paul In "the Rocking-Horse Winner"

    This section delves into Paul's character development and motivations within D.H. Lawrence's story, exploring themes such as materialism and the quest for parental approval.

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  • 3.2

    Pappachi In "pappachi’s Moth"

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  • 3.3

    The Narrator In "the Third And Final Continent"

    This section explores the narrative voice and character development of the unnamed narrator in Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Third and Final Continent."

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  • 4

    Themes And Moral Dilemmas

    This section explores the major themes and moral dilemmas found in three short stories.

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  • 4.1

    "the Rocking-Horse Winner"

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  • 4.2

    "pappachi’s Moth"

    Pappachi is a character consumed by pride and resentment over an academic slight. His inability to cope with personal failure creates lasting emotional damage within his family. The story critiques the destructiveness of ego, unprocessed trauma, and the moral failings of authoritarian family structures.

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  • 4.3

    "the Third And Final Continent"

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  • 5

    Text Analyses

    This section analyzes narrative techniques, character development, and themes within selected short stories and novels.

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  • 5.1

    "the Rocking-Horse Winner" By D.h. Lawrence

    This section analyzes narrative techniques, character development, and themes in D.H. Lawrence's short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner."

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  • 5.2

    "pappachi’s Moth" By Arundhati Roy

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  • 5.3

    "the Third And Final Continent" By Jhumpa Lahiri

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  • 6

    Activities

    This section outlines various interactive activities designed to deepen understanding of prose through character analysis, thematic exploration, and creative writing.

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  • 6.1

    Character Analysis Presentations

    This section focuses on analyzing central characters from three short stories, exploring their development, motivations, and the thematic implications of their journeys.

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  • 6.2

    Thematic Essays

    This section explores thematic essays based on character development, narrative techniques, and moral dilemmas in selected texts.

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  • 6.3

    Creative Writing: Alternate Endings

    This section emphasizes the significance of creative writing by exploring alternative endings for known stories, encouraging students to think critically about narrative structure and character motivations.

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What we have learnt

  • Narrative techniques signif...
  • Character motivations drive...
  • Themes such as materialism,...

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