English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 5 - The Wild
English A Language & Literature SL
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Chapter 5 - The Wild

Exploring 'The Wild': A Dive Into Unconventional Art & Nature

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681 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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The wild as a setting

  • Key concept: The wild, or nature, can often serve as more than just a setting in literary works. It can be a character in its own right, contributing to the story's meaning, theme, and action.

  • Example: Consider a forest. Rather than just being the backdrop where the story happens, it could represent the protagonist's inner turmoil, their feelings of being lost, or even the untamed aspects of their personality.

  • Note: The text mentions an image from a children's book and a poem that both defy conventional norms, hinting that the 'wild' could symbolize unconventionality or resistance against norms.

Interpreting the setting

  • Key concept: Literature often employs rich imagery and detailed descriptions to convey the setting. Here, we're tasked with understanding the specific images used to describe the setting.

  • Example: The setting could be described through sensory details such as the sun setting behind the mountains, the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, or the smell of damp earth after a rainstorm. These details allow us to paint a vivid picture in our minds.

The narrator's tone and the setting

  • Key concept: The narrator's tone when describing the setting can provide us with insights about the underlying emotions or themes of the story.

  • Example: If the narrator describes the setting in a harsh, unforgiving manner, it could suggest a story of survival or struggle. Conversely, a serene and peaceful description could be the setup for a tale of harmony or tranquility.

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Chapter 5 - The Wild
English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL

Chapter 5 - The Wild

Exploring 'The Wild': A Dive Into Unconventional Art & Nature

Word Count Emoji
681 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

The wild as a setting

  • Key concept: The wild, or nature, can often serve as more than just a setting in literary works. It can be a character in its own right, contributing to the story's meaning, theme, and action.

  • Example: Consider a forest. Rather than just being the backdrop where the story happens, it could represent the protagonist's inner turmoil, their feelings of being lost, or even the untamed aspects of their personality.

  • Note: The text mentions an image from a children's book and a poem that both defy conventional norms, hinting that the 'wild' could symbolize unconventionality or resistance against norms.

Interpreting the setting

  • Key concept: Literature often employs rich imagery and detailed descriptions to convey the setting. Here, we're tasked with understanding the specific images used to describe the setting.

  • Example: The setting could be described through sensory details such as the sun setting behind the mountains, the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, or the smell of damp earth after a rainstorm. These details allow us to paint a vivid picture in our minds.

The narrator's tone and the setting

  • Key concept: The narrator's tone when describing the setting can provide us with insights about the underlying emotions or themes of the story.

  • Example: If the narrator describes the setting in a harsh, unforgiving manner, it could suggest a story of survival or struggle. Conversely, a serene and peaceful description could be the setup for a tale of harmony or tranquility.

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