<p> On the Rainy River Name:______</p><p>Formalist analysis- In the chart below are the various elements of a text that a Formalist would examine when analyzing a literary selection. Consider the short story “On the Rainy River” and complete column the “Evidence from the Text” side of the chart. </p><p>Textual Elements Evidence from the Text Conflict—the opposition of two forces or characters. What are the different types of conflict in this story?</p><p>Protagonist—the most important character in a story (usually the hero). Who is it and what is he like? How is this character developed</p><p>Antagonist—the major character in opposition to the protagonist or here. Who is it and what is this person like?</p><p>Point of View—the perspective from which a story as told. How does the point of view affect how we interpret the story?</p><p>Setting—where and when a story takes place</p><p>Continued on back. Climax—the highest point of intensity in the story. What is it and when does it occur?</p><p>Symbols—an object that signifies something else. What are they, and what do they signify?</p><p>Theme—a central thesis or idea expressed directly or indirectly. State this as a complete sentence</p><p>Choose three of the elements from this chart that you think were the most significant in terms of providing meaning. </p><p>Write a response by starting with a thematic statement: eg/ In the short story, “On the Rainy River” Tim O’Brien explores the issue of______(or Tim O’Brien is depicts the conflict between______and ______).” </p><p>Then support this thematic statement with three specific examples from your chart. 2 pages double spaced is fine for a response. </p>