Flashcard: Symmetry and Symbolism in Dark Tales — 20 carte

Symmetry — definition?

Deliberate mirroring of narrative elements.

Visual symmetry — purpose?

Highlights artificiality and deliberate design.

Number 55 — symbolism?

Represents symmetry and structural repetition.

Wyoming setting — key trait?

Arid landscape emphasizing isolation.

Distance theme — conveyed by?

Title '55 Miles' and sparse environment.

Character portraits — focus?

Physical traits and symbolic details.

Grotesque features — example?

Exaggerated traits like walleyes and hybrid forms.

Grotesque — purpose?

Evoke fear, humor, and disturbance.

Violence theme — implied?

Serial killing and dehumanization.

Number of lines — in each paragraph?

12 lines, emphasizing symmetry.

Narrative perspective — style?

Likely omniscient, detached tone.

Dark humor — role?

Contrasts grave themes with playfulness.

Irony — example?

Serious violence described with humorous tone.

Folk tale influence — source?

Traditional motifs and moral lessons.

Palimpsest — metaphor?

Layered text with traces of older stories.

Intertextuality — meaning?

Texts referencing or echoing other stories.

Story structure — function?

Creates harmony and emphasizes artificiality.

Setting — impact?

Creates themes of loneliness and remoteness.

Grotesque characterization — effect?

Disturbs and caricatures characters.

Themes of violence — tone?

Dark, disturbing, intertwined with grotesque imagery.