Kate Cyrulle G.

Mendoza Grade 10 - Bloodstone

Story Analysis
Title: A Day in the Country
Author: Anton Chekhov
Publication Date: 1886
Characters: Fyokla - the little girl beggar in the story.
Terenty – the cobbler in the story.
Danilka – an eight- year old little fellow.
Silanty Slitch – the Terenty’s bossom friend and sacristan.
Setting: The story is set in the Russian countryside, depicting the contrast between urban
and rural life.
Time Period: The story is set in the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and
values of that era.
Location: Rural Russia
Themed: Themes in the story include nature, human connection, the passage of time, and
the contrast between urban and rural lifestyles.
Plot Structure:
Exposition: There were two orphans, Fyokla and Danilka they’re both beggars living in a
small village in Russia. The story happens in the village forest near their hometown where a
thick black cloud forming in the sky and a threatening storm is a learning between eight and
nine o’clock in the morning.
Rising Action: One day, while they were wandering around the forest, a threatening storm is
appearing forcing the people surrounding the village to move out. Unfortunately, Danilka’s
hand was trapped in a thicket.
Climax: Fyokla called the town cobbler, Terenty, to help his brother to pull his hands put of
the tree and they found Danilka, they successfully released the hand of Danilka from the
tree.
Falling Action: The storm passed and Uncle Terenty lectured them about ways of nature as
they walked out. The sun started to rise. Danilka was enthralled with what he had
discovered and they’re enjoying the beauty of the nature.
Resolution: They finally reached the village. Danilka was still astounded by nature and its
beauty as the children fell asleep, Terenty came and prayed over them.
 Kate Cyrulle G. Mendoza Grade 10 – Bloodstone
Story Analysis
Title: The Story of Keesh
Author: Jack London
Publication Date: 1904
Genre: Adventure
Characters: Keesh – A young Inuit boy determined to provide for his family and prove his
worth as a hunter.
Bok – Keesh’s father, who’s not afraid to take the risks in order to provide for his family.
Ikeega – Keesh’s mother, a supportive figure in Keesh’s life, left to fend for herself and her
son after the death of Keesh’s father.
Klosh Kwan – The village chief
Ugh Gluk – An elderly man
Mawn & Bim – The spies
Villagers – citizens of the tale
Setting: A remote Inuit village in the Arctic region.
Time Period: Set in the late 19TH or 20th century.
Location: The Arctic region, specifically a remote Inuit village.
Themed: Courage and Resourcefulness
Conflict: The main conflict revolves around Keesh’s desire to provide for his family and
prove himself as a skilled hunter, despite facing doubt and ridicule from the other villagers.
Plot Structure:
Exposition: Keesh and his mother live in poverty at the edge of the polar sea after the death
of his father.
Rising Action: Keesh decides to defy the odds and become a hunter challenging the
expectations of his community.
Climax: Keesh becomes a successful and respected hunter, proving his community wrong.
Falling Action: Keesh continues to thrive as a hunter and earns respect from his community.
Resolution: Keesh’s success story serves as a lesson of courage, resourcefulness, and the
triumph of the human spirit.