Elements of Fiction
By Kaira Richey
The book "War Of The Worlds"
Plot
Plot is a series of related events that make up a story or drama.
Character
The narrator (Dad)
The daughter .
Son (Brother)
Setting
Example : the story takes place in the small towns found in the countryside of England. ... ends up there in the end of the book, where he finds the Martians dead of disease.
Theme
Theme is central idea of work of literature.
In many other books, this would be the climax: a war starts and your side loses. But in "The War of the Worlds", this is just a complication. For the narrator and his brother, the army's loss against the Martians basically means they have to get the heck out of town. As they run, they pick up some companions. That is, the narrator picks up the artilleryman and then the curate, while the narrator's brother picks up the Elphinstones. Now, when you're trying to run away and hide, meeting someone new can be a real complication. For one thing, now you have to find a place big enough to hide you and your traveling companion.
Mood/Tone
Example: The stated intention of the novel is to set out an exacting narration of the events concerning the Martian invasion. This has lead to a pervading mood of solemnity and intensity, as the narrator sees his surroundings destroyed and people meet gruesome deaths. Though he tries to keep a sense of logic and order in his life, emotion often comes out strongly. There is also a sense of helplessness occasionally, as attempts to stop the Martians fail.
Point and view
Example: The book is predominately told from the 1st person's point of view as a recounting of events. This takes away something of the wonder over how the book will end since it is known from the start that the narrator is writing about the events of six years ago so he clearly survives. However, since the narrator is not named, this adds universality to his story, making it easier to identify with him. So while the reader knows that he will survive in the end, he feels for him more strongly-the end is less intense, but the events leading up to it are more powerful.