Unit 4 - Lesson 2
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Unit 4: Lesson 2 Assignment
Directions: Respond to the following questions.
1. What is your initial impression of this work?
His work strikes me as a deep and thought-provoking tale about the human ability for love, hope, and resiliency. A part
of a team dispatched to investigate a far-off planet, scientist
and engineer Vilokan's voyage is followed throughout the narrative. Vilokan finds a long-lost civilization and its profound secret as the crew explores the planet. Vilokan is compelled to face unpleasant realities and make a difficult choice as a result of this revelation. The narrative serves as a commentary on human nature and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of difficulty.
2. What is the genre of this selection?
This belongs in the science fiction category. The plot takes place on a far-off planet in the far-off future, with science and technology well beyond what is available now. This genre is frequently used to explore ideas like space travel and the possibility of mankind realizing its full potential.
3. What is the exposition of the story? What is the rising action or actions in this story? What is the climax of this selection? What is the falling action in the story? What is the denouement in the story?
The story's exposition states that Vilokan, the main character, is a scientist and engineer who was a member of a team assigned to investigate a far-off planet. The discovery of a lost civilization on the planet by Vilokan and the disclosure of many secrets and mysteries are the rising action or acts in this novel. As Vilokan discovers the ancient ruins of a vanished civilization and the important mystery it conceals, the selection reaches its peak. Vilokan realizing the secret's truth and the results of his actions is the story's falling action. The conclusion of the narrative is Vilokan's final choice to travel the road of atonement and optimism.
4. Who is the protagonist? Antagonist?
Vilokan is the protagonist, while the mystery surrounding the vanished civilization is the adversary. Vilokan is a scientist and engineer who is curious and motivated to learn
the truth about the vanished civilization. He is also a kind individual who is prepared to take chances in order to assist others. The mystery surrounding the vanished civilization serves as the plot's main motivation since it contains the secrets and puzzles that Vilokan must solve.
5. What are the most important traits of the main character? Your response must be at least 3-5 sentences
in length.
Vilokan, the protagonist, is distinguished by his brilliance, moral rectitude, and ability for optimism in the face of hardship. He is a scientist and engineer who is curious and motivated to learn the truth about the vanished civilization. He is also a kind individual who is prepared to take chances in order to assist others. His intellect aids in unlocking the mysteries surrounding him, and his moral fortitude enables him to make morally challenging choices under trying circumstances. His ability for hope enables him to have a positive outlook and work toward atonement.
6. What is the setting of the work? Is there more than one? Your response should be a minimum of 5-7 sentences.
There are other planets in the work's scenario since Vilokan and his team investigate the planet's various regions. The planet's climate is characterized as a dry, arid desert with few flora and other life. The team is in a spaceship as a rover explores the planet's surface. In a large cave lie the remains of the extinct civilization. Being far from home and surrounded by a desolate landscape gives the environment a
sense of loneliness and desolation.
7. Why has the author chosen to emphasize certain details of the setting? Your response should be a minimum of 5-7 sentences.
a. Why do you think these details creating the mood are important to the story?
In order to evoke a feeling of tension and mystery, the author has decided to highlight specific aspects of the scene. An aura of isolation and despair is created by the detailed description of the planet's barren nature. An ancient, enigmatic location full of secrets and mysteries is how the remnants of the vanished civilisation are
characterized. Additionally, the descriptions of the planet's landscape, such as "endless miles of sand and rock and desolation" (Clark, p. 30), create a sense of tension and anticipation. Awe and astonishment at the unknowable are also evoked by the descriptions of the location.
b. What would the story be like if one or more of these elements of setting and mood were different or lacking?
The setting's specifics are crucial to the plot because they contribute to the suspense and tension that the tale generates. The barren landscape and the enigmatic ruins serve as a backdrop for the narrative and foster a sense of wonder and expectation. The narrative would not have the same impact if the location or specific components were altered.
8. What mood is created by details of the setting? (gloomy, tense, cheerful, etc.)? Explain your answer and use examples from the text to support your response. Your response should
be a minimum of 5-7 sentences.
The setting's specifics lend a sense of mystery and suspense
to the story. While the remnants of the extinct civilization generate an air of awe and wonder, the descriptions of the barren planet convey a sense of isolation and loneliness. For
example, Vilokan's description of the ruins as "monumental, incredible, and almost beyond belief" (Clark, p. 33) creates a
sense of awe and mystery. Additionally, the descriptions of the planet's landscape, such as "endless miles of sand and rock and desolation" (Clark, p. 30), create a sense of tension
and anticipation. The plot is propelled forward by the mystery and suspense that these elements help to generate.
As the protagonists explore the unknown, the setting's specifics also contribute to a sense of wonder. The tale would lack suspense and the element of mystery that is crucial to the plot without these specifics.
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