English 1201 - Short Story Unit

Name: ______________________________
Short Story 5: “The Soul of Caliban” by Emma Lindsay Squier (provided in class or online)

1. Define each vocabulary word

1. menagerie

2.contemptuous

3.pugnaciously

4.tumultuous

5.disdainful

6.sibilant

7. inert

8. insolent

9. furtively

10.maligned

2. Characterization: A writer may develop a character by describing the character’s

physical appearance, through the character’s speech, thoughts, and behavior, or reveal
the attitudes and reactions of others toward the character.
How does Emma-Lindsay Squier develop Caliban’s character? Cite four examples from
the text to back your position.
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3. French Louie argues that animals do have souls. Do you think this story that he tells
supports this idea? How so? What did Caliban do to prove this?

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4. The conflict of the story is the problem or struggle within a character; the decision a
character must make. What is the conflict of this story? Who has to make the decision
and live with it? What is the decision?
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5. The climax of the story is the big moment; the explosion or gunshot or phone call or
car wreck, that finally ends the conflict. What is the climax of this story, and how do you
know?

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6. The resolution of a story is the quick wrap-up after the climax of a story, when the
whole things is finished. What is the resolution of this story? Does everything seem
resolved?
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