Poem Free Bird
I. Introduction (overview of the whole story- use major details)
Revolutionary Road, written by Richard Yates, depicts a young couple, April and Frank Wheeler, in the mid-1950s who are raising two children in the suburbs of Revolutionary Hill Estates in Connecticut. The Wheelers, who are the protagonist of the novel, have their personal problems, which are normal, but somehow, they are not relating on the same level when it comes to their relationship.
A. Introduce all main characters – first and last names and the concept of the story; The main characters of the story are Frank Wheeler, April Wheeler, Shep Campbell, Milly Campbell, Maureen and – EXPLAIN WHO THEY ARE and HOW they relate to each other and the story.
B. April is a stay at home mother of two and is an aspiring actress. Frank is a longshoreman but wants to be a cashier.
C. However, the Wheelers are struggling to define the deeper meaning of their lives.
D. THESIS: This seemingly idealistic couple is divided by dreams of living a daring life with European travel, conflicting with the practicality of raising a family. The author realistically portrays a complex couple seeped in the traditions of the 1950’s and demonstrates the selfish and shortsightedness of both partners, never looking for compromise.
E. STRUCTURE LANGUAGE: The plot is one of a seemingly typical American family in suburbs where there is an undercurrent of strife that things are not as they seem.
F. Transition into first level – Although this couple has always lived on the assumption that greatness is only around the corner, certainty is about to crumble.
II. Level: Inferential (prediction)
A. CLAIMS: April seems to be on a mission to move to Paris, so she can start a new life there, in hopes of working while Frank can be a stay at home dad and figure out what he really wants to do with his life.
B. CLAIMS: Frank, seemingly needing the security of the average life, does not give April an answer right away but finally gives
Revolutionary Road, written by Richard Yates, depicts a young couple, April and Frank Wheeler, in the mid-1950s who are raising two children in the suburbs of Revolutionary Hill Estates in Connecticut. The Wheelers, who are the protagonist of the novel, have their personal problems, which are normal, but somehow, they are not relating on the same level when it comes to their relationship.
A. Introduce all main characters – first and last names and the concept of the story; The main characters of the story are Frank Wheeler, April Wheeler, Shep Campbell, Milly Campbell, Maureen and – EXPLAIN WHO THEY ARE and HOW they relate to each other and the story.
B. April is a stay at home mother of two and is an aspiring actress. Frank is a longshoreman but wants to be a cashier.
C. However, the Wheelers are struggling to define the deeper meaning of their lives.
D. THESIS: This seemingly idealistic couple is divided by dreams of living a daring life with European travel, conflicting with the practicality of raising a family. The author realistically portrays a complex couple seeped in the traditions of the 1950’s and demonstrates the selfish and shortsightedness of both partners, never looking for compromise.
E. STRUCTURE LANGUAGE: The plot is one of a seemingly typical American family in suburbs where there is an undercurrent of strife that things are not as they seem.
F. Transition into first level – Although this couple has always lived on the assumption that greatness is only around the corner, certainty is about to crumble.
II. Level: Inferential (prediction)
A. CLAIMS: April seems to be on a mission to move to Paris, so she can start a new life there, in hopes of working while Frank can be a stay at home dad and figure out what he really wants to do with his life.
B. CLAIMS: Frank, seemingly needing the security of the average life, does not give April an answer right away but finally gives