Analyzing the Plot and Characterization in "Hop Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe
Explore the elements of plot and characterization in Edgar Allan Poe's "Hop Frog" through the organization of story components and insights into the main characters, the King and Hop Frog. Engage in activities such as numbering paragraphs, diagramming the plot, and understanding the relationships portrayed in the story for a comprehensive literary analysis.
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Hop Frog EDGAR ALLAN POE
DO NOW: Plot review Organize these labels into the correct order. Write the numbers they should go in in your notebook and wait for Ms. Novak to ask for the correct answer! (EX: 654321) 1. Climax 2. Resolution 3. Rising Action 4. Inciting Incident 5. Denouement 6. Exposition
Number the paragraphs of Hop Frog On the left hand side in the margin Will help us focus in on specific parts of the story
Diagramming the plot Summarize the plot into the 6 elements of plot Draw a plot diagram for this story on the last page in the blank space Label each section with details from the story you can paraphrase/summarize these details!
Characterization: Who is the King? Circle details that describe the king in paragraphs 1-4. On the left under the number for each paragraph, draw a crown to represent his character. What things interest him? What type of man is he? Write your comments about the king on the right hand side of your story.
Characterization: Who is Hop Frog? Underline details that describe Hop Frog in paragraphs 5-9 Draw a jester s hat on the left to represent Hop Frog What does he physically look like? What is his occupation? Write your comments about Hop Frog on the right hand side of your story.
Relationship: In a few words, explain the relationship between the King and Hop Frog at this point in the story. How do they treat each other? Who has the power?
Characterization: Who is Tripetta? Underline details that describe Hop Frog in paragraphs 10-13 How does she compare to Hop Frog? What is her occupation? Write your comments about Tripetta on the right hand side of your story.
Relationship: In a few words, explain the relationship between the Hop Frog and Tripetta at this point in the story. How do they treat each other? Who has the power?
Tone Poe approaches the beginning of this story in a light-hearted, humorous manner. Find words and phrases that help establish this tone! Choose an annotation strategy highlight, underline, circle, box for these words Use something that you haven t used for character descriptions
Shift in tone Look over paragraphs 16 29 of the story. How has the tone shifted? Find words that reflect a more sad, defeated tone and annotate them In the margin on the right, briefly explain what details in the story cause this shift in tone.
Hop Frogs Response What does Hop Frog do in response to the King s demands? How is this an example of irony? What type of irony is it?
Character Change Analysis: Consider your description of Hop Frog at the start of the story. Has his character changed? How? How has his relationship with the King changed? Does this make Hop Frog a static or dynamic character? Is he a round or flat character?
Symbolism What is the significance of the chains in this story? What might they symbolize?
Compare and Contrast Using a T-Chart or a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast the two Edgar Allan Poe stories that we read this unit. The Cask of Amontillado Hop Frog Come up with at least three similarities and three differences between the stories Consider the plot of the stories, the characters, and the literary devices that are present (reference the list on your study guide if needed!)
Homework Come to class with questions about the unit Monday - review day Wednesday unit test!
