Analyzing Literary Elements and Theme_ Tutorial

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3/22/23, 9:14 AM Lesson Activity: Comparing Theme Development in “To Roosevelt” and The Squatter and the Don https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/296809/45548225/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMS5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVyL2xlYXJu… 2/4 Answer: What details from the text show the theme? How do these details develop the theme? "To Roosevelt" What connotative or figurative language develops the theme? "The united states is powerful and huge. When it shakes itself there is a deep temblor through the vertebrae of the Andes" These details show that what we know as the united states, has been through a lot of history. The Squatter and the Don How do the characters develop the theme? How does the plot develop the theme? "The stakes having been placed, Darrell felt satisfied. Next day he would have the claim properly filed, and in due time a surveyor would measure them. All would be done “according to law,” and in this easy way more land was taken from its legitimate owner." This dialouge shows that what they were doing wasnt neccesarily legal but not illegal . Space used (includes formatting): 1699 / 15000 What details from the text show the theme? How do these details develop the theme? "To Roosevelt" What connotative or figurative language develops the theme? “You think . . . that progress is eruption” “The United States is powerful and huge./When it shakes itself there is a deep temblor through the vertebrae of the Andes” Connotation of eruption is a volcano—suggesting destructive, not productive, power of the United States. Without being aware of it, the United States’ actions may damage other countries. Hide Sample Answer

3/22/23, 9:14 AM Lesson Activity: Comparing Theme Development in “To Roosevelt” and The Squatter and the Don https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/296809/45548225/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMS5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVyL2xlYXJu… 3/4 The Squatter and the Don How do the characters develop the theme? How does the plot develop the theme? “’This is what I call business,’ said Gasbang,. . . ‘and all inside of the law. That is the beauty of it—all perfectly lawful.’” “The stakes having been placed, Darrell felt satisfied. . . . All would be done ‘according to law,’ in in this easy way more land was taken from its legitimate owner.” Gasbang’s dialogue reveals that taking the Don’s land may be legal, but it is not ethical. Darrell is only satisfied because he does not know the full story—he is actually taking land from a Californio. Part B Write a short essay comparing how "To Roosevelt" and The Squatter and the Don develop similar themes about power. For each text, provide two pieces of textual evidence : one that shows the theme emerging and another that shows its further development. Use the evidence and commentary you developed in part A to draft your response. TIP: To add interest to your writing, use a variety or phases. Answer: Both in The Squatter and To Roosevelt, the authors address the theme that with power comes great responcibility, in to Roosevelt, they call out the united states for being careless and unaware of wat they are doing to the people insid and out of there countries. In The Squatter the author once again calls out the United states for being carless by usuing this story. Space used (includes formatting): 381 / 15000 Both "To Roosevelt" and The Squatter and the Don address the theme that with power comes a responsibility to be careful and aware. Hide Sample Answer

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3/22/23, 9:14 AM Lesson Activity: Comparing Theme Development in “To Roosevelt” and The Squatter and the Don https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/296809/45548225/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMS5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVyL2xlYXJu… 4/4 In "To Roosevelt," Darío calls out the United States for being careless with power. Using personification, he says that when the United States" shakes itself there is a deep temblor/through the enormous vertebrae of the Andes." This figure of speech shows how small actions by the United States have a big impact in Latin America. Developing the theme further, he criticizes the United States for believing it can create progress through destruction: "You think . . . that progress is eruption," he says, bringing to mind an exploding volcano. In The Squatter and the Don , the carelessness of US power is represented by William Darrell, a prosperous settler who unknowingly stakes a claim on Don Mariano's land. Although he had promised his wife he would not squat on a Californio’s land, he is tricked into doing so by unscrupulous business associates, represented by Gasbang: "’This is what I call business,’ said Gasbang,. . . ‘and all inside of the law. That is the beauty of it—all perfectly lawful.’" Gasbang’s dialogue reveals that taking the Don’s land may be legal. But the narration of subsequent plot events suggests that Darrell’s claim is not ethical: The stakes having been placed, Darrell felt satisfied. . . . All would be done "according to law," in in this easy way more land was taken from its legitimate owner. Both writers suggest that the United States and its citizens should be more responsible with the power they wield, within US borders and beyond. Self-Evaluation How did you do? Rate your work on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the highest score. Then write a brief evaluation of your work below. Note what you learned and what challenged you. Answer: i think i did okay i stuggled on the second question, i would ratr my work a 4 or 5 Space used (includes formatting): 120 / 15000