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Stylistic
Devices Worksheet
Dank an Jochen Lüders
"Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper
1. Describe "Nighthawks" so that someone who has not seen the painting
can visualize it.
2. Why do you think Hopper chose to give his painting the title
"Nighthawks"?
3. What could the four people in the picture be thinking? Write two
interior monologues!
4. Emily Auerbach thinks that "Art (may be able
to) break down barriers and give life shape and meaning". To what
extent would you agree with her concerning "Nighthawks"? Discuss in
about 200 words!
Symbolism
in "Tortilla Curtain"
Storywriting - Tortilla Curtain
Analysis of a Short Story - "The story of an hour" by
Kate Chopin
1. Look at the film`s webpage, inform yourself about the different
characters.
2. Imagine you are a script writer. You have "seen" the first half of
the film and now have to continue the script.
Write a dialogue for one of the following two scenes!
Scene 35
Lester, Jane, Carolyn
At the dining table, Lester tells Jane that he has quit his job.
How will Jane and Carolyn react?
Scene 39
Carolyn, Lester
Lester is at home when Carolyn arrives. He tries to talk to her
about the really important things in life.
How will she react?
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