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Strategies for reading comprehension
Characters
Summary
Topics
One of the strategies proposed Read Naturally To better understand a text is to: Identify the main idea and summarize since this requires determining what is important to express in your own words. Trying to understand the author's purpose in writing the text. That is why the summary of the books is presented here:
Another strategy that is used to understand narrative texts is to know the grammar of the text to raise awareness about the elements that the author uses to build the story. These elements are: the characters, the place where the story takes place, the theme, the plot, etc. Here the characters of the following texts are shared
Among the elements of the grammar of the text, there is also: The Theme which is the primary lesson or main idea that the author wants readers to extract from the story. Below I present the main idea of the two books:
According to the summary and the grammar presented about the book Gulliver's Travels, answer the following questions:
- What does Lilliput society represent in "Gulliver's Travels"?
According to the summary and the grammar presented about the book The Hunger Games, answer the following questions:
- What does Katniss's gesture of offering herself as a tribute in her sister Prim's place represent?
"Gulliver's Travels" is a classic tale of adventure and political satire written by Jonathan Swift. The story follows Lemuel Gulliver, an English surgeon and sailor, who undertakes several sea voyages that take him to unknown and extraordinary lands. On his first voyage, Gulliver is shipwrecked on the island of Lilliput, inhabited by tiny people, where he becomes a giant among them. Despite his size, Gulliver finds himself involved in political conflicts and absurd wars between the inhabitants of Lilliput and Blefuscu, another neighboring island. On his second journey, Gulliver arrives at Brobdingnag, where he is the tiny one in a world inhabited by giants. Through his conversations with the king of Brobdingnag, Gulliver criticizes the society and politics of the time, highlighting the imperfections of humanity. On his next travels, Gulliver visits flying islands, a society ruled by intelligent horses (the Houyhnhnms) and another inhabited by brutal and savage humans (the Yahoos). The novel satirizes human nature, politics, society and vanity, offering a scathing commentary on the human condition and society of the time. "Gulliver's Travels" is a timeless work that remains relevant today for its social and political criticism.
"The Hunger Games" is the first book in the trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. The story is set in Panem, a post-apocalyptic country that used to be North America, divided into 12 districts and controlled by the Capitol. Each year, as punishment for a past rebellion, the Capitol hosts the Hunger Games, where one boy and one girl from each district are selected to fight to the death in a televised spectacle. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, offers herself as a tribute in place of her little sister Prim, becoming the female tribute of District 12 along with Peeta Mellark, the male tribute. Katniss and Peeta travel to the Capitol, where they are trained and prepared for the games. During the competition, Katniss faces deadly challenges and difficult decisions as she tries to survive and maintain her humanity. Throughout the story, Katniss becomes a symbol of resistance against the oppression of the Capitol, defying the rules of the games and gaining the support of the public. In the end, Katniss and Peeta are forced to make a shocking decision that will change the course of their lives and the fight against the Capitol. "The Hunger Games" is a thrilling story about the fight for survival, injustice and resistance against an oppressive government, exploring themes such as morality, violence and sacrifice.
Lemuel Gulliver: He is the protagonist and narrator of the story. He is an English surgeon and sea captain who undertakes several sea voyages that take him to unknown and extraordinary lands.Emperor of Lilliput: Gulliver meets the Emperor of Lilliput, who initially treats him generously but later becomes a political enemy. Reldresal: He is an advisor to the emperor of Lilliput who becomes a friend of Gulliver and helps him on several occasions. Empress of Brobdingnag: In Brobdingnag, Gulliver is exhibited before the royal court, where the empress shows interest in him and treats him kindly. King of Brobdingnag: He is the ruler of Brobdingnag and shows curiosity about the affairs of Earth when Gulliver tells him about his country. Houyhnhnms: In the last part of the book, Gulliver arrives in a country inhabited by intelligent horses called houyhnhnms, who treat him with respect and kindness. Yahoos: The Yahoos are savage and brutal human creatures that inhabit the same land as the Houyhnhnms. Gulliver realizes that the Yahoos are a representation of the worst part of human nature.
Katniss Everdeen: The protagonist of the story, Katniss offers herself as a tribute in place of her younger sister, Prim, to participate in the Hunger Games. She is brave, skilled with the bow and arrow, and becomes a symbol of resistance against the Capitol.Peeta Mellark: The male tribute from District 12 who volunteers to participate in the Hunger Games along with Katniss. Peeta has a talent for decorating cakes and is known for his ability to communicate with the public. Gale Hawthorne: Katniss' friend and hunting partner in District 12. Gale is brave and deeply committed to fighting the oppression of the Capitol. Effie Trinket: The one in charge of taking Katniss and Peeta to the Capitol for the Hunger Games. Effie is eccentric and obsessed with etiquette and protocol. Haymitch Abernathy: Katniss and Peeta's mentor in the Hunger Games. Haymitch is a former winner of the games and helps Katniss and Peeta navigate the complexities of the competition. President Snow: The authoritarian leader of the Capitol who controls the Hunger Games and suppresses any attempts at rebellion.
The main idea of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is the satirical criticism of human nature, society and politics of his time. Through Lemuel Gulliver's adventures in strange lands and extraordinary societies, Swift explores and satirizes the imperfections, vanities, and absurdities of 18th-century European society. Each Gulliver's voyage represents a different criticism. In Lilliput, Swift mocks the pomposity and absurdity of European politics and war. In Brobdingnag, he criticizes the vanity and corruption of society. In Laputa, he criticizes the obsession with abstract knowledge and the lack of connection with reality. And in the land of the Houyhnhnms, Swift presents an inverted utopia where horses are rational and virtuous, while humans (the Yahoos) are brutal and vicious beasts, criticizing human nature itself.
"The Hunger Games" is a story about the fight for freedom and human dignity in a world that seems to be against them, and how even in the most desperate circumstances, hope and resistance can prevail.