1. Introduction to Novels and Short Stories

2. Comparison and Contrast of the Short Story and Novel Plot: SS: Usually have a single plot line Novel can have Complex interweaving plots and subplots Characters: Novel: can introduce more characters It is easier for characters to be dynamic and round and complex

3. Compare & Contrast Novel and Short Story Plot SS: Usually have a single plot line Usually have a single plot line Novel can have Complex interweaving plots and subplots

4. Characters: SS: Usually has fewer than 5 characters most characters are static Novel can introduce more characters It’s easier for characters to be dynamic and round and complex It’s easier for characters to be dynamic and round and complex

5. Theme: SS generally follows one main theme Setting SS: Usually has a single setting and short time frame while a novel may have multiple settings. Novel may have many themes Novel: May have multiple settings.

6. Existentialism and the Absurd A philosophical belief that once we exist we can know our essence. The focus is on individual choice freedom and responsibility. Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) is first to mention it The philosophy is accompanied by an world of nothingness, nihilism, feelings of emptiness If man tries to find meaning he discovers only absurdity and meaninglessness. Theistic and atheistic branches The (Cry) www. Thecry.com/estentialism/

7. Theatre of the Absurd Thought is irrational Dialogue hides meaning rather than illuminates and brings confusion rather than clarity Action is illogical and the world is chaotic Started after the War to end all wars. People felt overwhelmed, disoriented, and powerless. Behavior had become irrational Follows existentialism Http://members.aol.com/KatharenaE/private/Philo/Existentialism/TA.html

8. Surrealism Between World War I and II Surrealism Manifesto 1924 It joins the conscious and unconscious so that the lines of dream and reality are blurred. www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/surrealsim