Question

The Appearance of the Sorcerer” by Elias Canetti from

The Tongue Set Free.

1. What themes or patterns are constantly repeated in the story?

2. How does this relate to culture as a whole?

3. How is theme related to the setting of the story?

4. How do the author’s used of figures of speech affect the meaning of the story?

5. How does the story create and resolve the conflict?

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Answer 1

1. The theme of 'culture' is repeated throughout the story.

2. It is related to culture in terms of knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits.

3. The setting represents 'place' and 'time' and culture is mainly related to the setting of a story.

4. The author has used figures of speech that represent his emotions, imaginations, and understanding.

5. The story resolves the conflict when it starts moving towards a conclusion.

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Answer 2

1. Culture; 2. Capabilities and habits; 3. Place and time; 4. Figures of speech; 5. Resolves the conflict when it starts moving towards a conclusion.

Explanation :

1. 'Culture' is a recurring theme throughout the story.
2. It is linked to culture in terms of knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, customs, and any other capabilities and habits.
3. The setting of a story represents 'place' and 'time,' and culture is closely linked to the location.
4. Figures of speech have been utilized by the author to portray his feelings, fantasies, and understanding.
5. The story resolves the conflict when it starts moving towards a conclusion.

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