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Sebastian Brinkmann: /* Focalisation */

2008-07-08T08:25:01Z

Focalisation

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	The story is told towards the eyes of an overt narrator and is therefore a multiple focalization.		The story is told towards the eyes of an overt narrator and is therefore a multiple focalization.

Sebastian Brinkmann: /* Setting */

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Setting

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	The novel is set in France and England. It plays in the late 18th century. The protagonist is born in 1760.		The novel is set in France and England. It plays in the late 18th century. The protagonist is born in 1760.

Katrin Gerdes: /* Characters */

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Characters

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	The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical ~~accurancy~~.		The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical accuracy.
	In Charles Dacres, there are authorial ~~description~~ but the author also ~~introduce~~ the characters in more detail in letting other characters talk about each other. Additionally, the name of the character already hints at his or her outward appearance and his or her character. Most of the other characters in this can be described as types, whereas Charles Dacres is an individual.		In Charles Dacres, there are authorial descriptions but the author also introduces the characters in more detail in letting other characters talk about each other. Additionally, the name of the character already hints at his or her outward appearance and his or her character. Most of the other characters in this can be described as types, whereas Charles Dacres is an individual.

Sebastian Brinkmann at 10:00, 30 June 2008

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	The action in Tachmas mainly consists of dialogues held by the characters. It focusses on the love relationship between Tachmas and Negara and the intrigues woven by Allagolikan to manufacture the downfall of Tachmas, his mortal enemy. The last four pages sees the death of all of the characters except Sophy Seliman. Negara poisons herself because she thought Tachmas was already dead. The prince's mother, Begona, had already poisoned herself. Sunamire stabbed herself for her treachery. Allagolikan kills Tachmas before Sophy Seliman can step in to save him, who in turn orders Allagolikan to be strangled on the instant.		The action in Tachmas mainly consists of dialogues held by the characters. It focusses on the love relationship between Tachmas and Negara and the intrigues woven by Allagolikan to manufacture the downfall of Tachmas, his mortal enemy. The last four pages sees the death of all of the characters except Sophy Seliman. Negara poisons herself because she thought Tachmas was already dead. The prince's mother, Begona, had already poisoned herself. Sunamire stabbed herself for her treachery. Allagolikan kills Tachmas before Sophy Seliman can step in to save him, who in turn orders Allagolikan to be strangled on the instant.



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	As a recollection of past events the narration is ulterior.		As a recollection of past events the narration is ulterior.

	~~===Discourse Mode===~~


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	Scott, Walter. ''Waverley''. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1998		Scott, Walter. ''Waverley''. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1998

	~~==Links==~~

Katharina Bohn: /* Characters */

2008-06-29T13:47:28Z

Characters

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	Tudor is described as handsome and intelligent, a heart-throb(Frauenschwarm, sagt man das so??). "That Prince (Tudor) was indeed endowed with most engaging qualities; for besides the excellent Beauty and Comeliness of Body, he possessed a gentile and pleasant Wit, which easily insinuates, and contributes as much to the Conquest of Hearts, as all the sparkling Lustre of the World." p.15		Tudor is described as handsome and intelligent, a heart-throb(Frauenschwarm, sagt man das so??). "That Prince (Tudor) was indeed endowed with most engaging qualities; for besides the excellent Beauty and Comeliness of Body, he possessed a gentile and pleasant Wit, which easily insinuates, and contributes as much to the Conquest of Hearts, as all the sparkling Lustre of the World." p.15

	Catharine is ~~descriebed~~ as stunning beautiful and extremely amiable. "...Catharine...was justly esteemed one of the greatest Beauties, and most lovely persons that have ever been."		Catharine is described as stunning beautiful and extremely amiable. "...Catharine...was justly esteemed one of the greatest Beauties, and most lovely persons that have ever been."

	The other characters are little described, all of them are introduced ~~togehter~~ by Tudor. "The men appeared to me extremely civil and well bred; and the Ladies (to my fancie)performed all their set about with so good Air, that I thought other Countries destitute of the Politeness which was to be found in France." p. 19		The other characters are little described, all of them are introduced together by Tudor. "The men appeared to me extremely civil and well bred; and the Ladies (to my fancie)performed all their set about with so good Air, that I thought other Countries destitute of the Politeness which was to be found in France." p. 19

Sara-Lena Braasch: /* Focalisation */

2008-06-28T17:19:04Z

Focalisation

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	The story is seen through the eyes of an omniscient narrator and is therefore a zero-focalisation.		The story is seen through the eyes of an omniscient narrator and is therefore a zero-focalisation.



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	see Tachmas		see Tachmas


			Charles Dacres:
			The story is told towards the eyes of an overt narrator and is therefore a multiple focalization.

	===Aspects of Time===		===Aspects of Time===

Sara-Lena Braasch: /* Action */

2008-06-28T17:17:11Z

Action

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	The novel is about the character of Charles Dacres and his voyages, The main focus is on the description of the main character's development throughout the novel.		The novel is about the character of Charles Dacres and his voyages. The main focus is on the description of the main character's development throughout the novel.

	===Comparison===		===Comparison===

Sara-Lena Braasch: /* Action */

2008-06-28T17:16:57Z

Action

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	The plot is rather linear, but to describe how the intrigues are woven and the missunderstandings emerged the actions are sometimes overlapping.		The plot is rather linear, but to describe how the intrigues are woven and the missunderstandings emerged the actions are sometimes overlapping.
	"In the meantime the Dolphin had noticed of the missunderstanding that was between these Lovers, and was willing to make advantage of their quarrels; upon which design he managed some secret interviews with Madame de Giack." p.81		"In the meantime the Dolphin had noticed of the missunderstanding that was between these Lovers, and was willing to make advantage of their quarrels; upon which design he managed some secret interviews with Madame de Giack." p.81


			Charles Dacres:

			The novel is about the character of Charles Dacres and his voyages, The main focus is on the description of the main character's development throughout the novel.

	===Comparison===		===Comparison===

Sara-Lena Braasch: /* Characters */

2008-06-28T17:13:46Z

Characters

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	Charles Dacres (the Heir)		Charles Dacres (the Heir)

	His Parents,		His Parents,

	Compromise (the lame attorney)		Compromise (the lame attorney)

	Parabole (Tutor at the University)		Parabole (Tutor at the University)

	Tom Trueman (the Commoner)		Tom Trueman (the Commoner)

	Jack Jumble (the Parson)		Jack Jumble (the Parson)

	Sporco (and other Collegiate Characters)		Sporco (and other Collegiate Characters)

	Euphemus (a Gamester)		Euphemus (a Gamester)

	Fitzwoden and O’Blunder (Officers in the Irish Brigade)		Fitzwoden and O’Blunder (Officers in the Irish Brigade)

	Marguerite (the Brunette)		Marguerite (the Brunette)

	Comtesse Grasse, and Louise (sisters, the one a Wit, the other a Savante)		Comtesse Grasse, and Louise (sisters, the one a Wit, the other a Savante)

	Madame Belle-Court (Pensioner in a Convent)		Madame Belle-Court (Pensioner in a Convent)

	Principe ****** (an Italian Nobleman)		Principe ****** (an Italian Nobleman)

	Catherine of Meaux (the Unfortunate)		Catherine of Meaux (the Unfortunate)

	Prospectus (a Philantrophist)		Prospectus (a Philantrophist)

	Speculator Climax (the Author)		Speculator Climax (the Author)

	D’Olinville (an Emigrant)		D’Olinville (an Emigrant)


	The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical accurancy.		The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical accurancy.

Sara-Lena Braasch: /* Characters */

2008-06-28T17:12:52Z

Characters

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	The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical accurancy.		The main character in this novel is a dynamic character. His development is the main focus in this novel additionally to the historical accurancy.
	In Charles Dacres, there are authorial description but the author also introduce the characters in more detail in letting other characters talk about each other. Additionally, the name of the character already hints at his or her outward appearance and his or her character. Most of the other characters in this can be described as types, whereas Charles Dacres is an individual.		In Charles Dacres, there are authorial description but the author also introduce the characters in more detail in letting other characters talk about each other. Additionally, the name of the character already hints at his or her outward appearance and his or her character. Most of the other characters in this can be described as types, whereas Charles Dacres is an individual.


	Waverley:		Waverley: