Sentry
by Fredric Brown
This short story is about space travel and the inevitable conflict of humans with other life forms. This clip from Spaceballs will set the tone for how gross and repulsive other creatures just might be.
This short story is about space travel and the inevitable conflict of humans with other life forms. This clip from Spaceballs will set the tone for how gross and repulsive other creatures just might be.
SentryQUESTION #1
QUESTION #1
Discuss how the perspective of the protagonist affects the reader’s reaction to the events in the story.
Discuss how the perspective of the protagonist affects the reader’s reaction to the events in the story.
QUESTION #2
QUESTION #2
Describe the setting. Remember to discuss WHEN and WHERE it takes place. Provide evidence to support your answer.
Describe the setting. Remember to discuss WHEN and WHERE it takes place. Provide evidence to support your answer.
QUESTION #3
QUESTION #3
What is the mood of the story? What words are used by the author to help create this mood?
What is the mood of the story? What words are used by the author to help create this mood?
QUESTION #4
QUESTION #4
What is the theme of this story? Write a clear theme statement then justify your answer with evidence from the text.
What is the theme of this story? Write a clear theme statement then justify your answer with evidence from the text.
QUESTION #5
QUESTION #5
What type of conflict is in this story? Justify your answer.
What type of conflict is in this story? Justify your answer.