Name: ____________________________________ Class: ______________ Date: ______________________
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Learning Target: I can analyze the impact of story elements on one another.
“THE STORY OF KEESH” by Jack London!
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1. How does the time and place in which the story is set influence the way the council responds to Keesh’s
success as a hunter?
In order to answer this question, I need to address the story elements of setting and character.
• What is the setting?
• How does setting influence the culture of the people?
• How does their culture influence their beliefs about how Keesh came to be a successful hunter?
2. Was Keesh justified in speaking out to the council? What events and factors in the story motivated him to
speak?
In order to answer this question, I need to address the story elements of and
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• Why did Keesh speak to the council?
• Was this a good enough reason for him to speak?
