Literary analysis of \'I spy\' PDF

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LITERARY ANALYSIS OF ‘I SPY’

1. About the author. Simple facts. a. When lived, maybe when born = Born 2. Okt 1904, died 3. Apr 1991 b. Style of writing = Fast paced narrative, short stories, novels. c. Typical themes = Mystery/thrillers d. Awards = Shakespeare Prize (1968), Edgar Prize: Grand Master Award (1976), Dos Passos Prize (1980), etc.

2. Setting. When, where and scene. a. When, prove it if not specified = During the WW1, zeppelins were stated in the book. b. Where, prove it if not specified = Germany. Zeppelins were stated and took place in WW1 c. Scene, describe. = The scene took place in the father’s tobacconist’s shop. “But the thought of the tobacconist’s shop which his father kept down a dozen wooden stairs drew him on (…) and the little shop lay under a thin haze of stale smoke which would completely disguise his crime.”

3. Plot. Brief and plain summary of what happened, no interpretation. The father was later revealed to be a spy in disguise.

4. Characters. Choose which ones you consider the main characters. a. Basic facts: Charlie, the son. b. How are they portrayed?

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Sneaky & naïve. c. Your assessment of their personalities. It seems to me like it wasn’t Charlie’s first time sneaking into the tobacco shop, but somehow not realizing his father was a spy until now, kind of giving me the naïve sort of vibe.

5. Theme a. What is the main theme? Prove that you have understood. Examples. Spy. = The tittle is ‘I spy’ and the plot are basically about spying a spy. b. Other themes? Prove that you have understood. Examples. = Family. Secrets. The book seems to be about the family, which the father is involved with as well, who later revealed to be a spy and uncover secrets that the boy hasn’t realized. c. How is the theme discussed by the author? Messages. = Spying, the author showed how the father was a spy hidden in the country, in an underlying manner. d. Your personal views on the/these theme(s). =New. Interesting. Thought-provoking....