“The outcasts of poker flat”
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“THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT” By Bret Harte
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“The outcasts of poker flat”. By Bret Harte. Type 1 writing. What does it mean to be an outcast? Does our society still have outcasts?. Regionalism. Writers show the unique qualities of an area and its people Local color: highlights characteristics and details unique to a specific area - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT”
By Bret Harte
TYPE 1 WRITING
What does it mean to be an outcast?
Does our society still have outcasts?
REGIONALISM
Writers show the unique qualities of an area and its people
Local color: highlights characteristics and details unique to a specific area
• Captures physical environment• Shows the mood of a time and place• Includes the way people talk and think
LOCAL
COLOR
Language
Setting
Outside of Town
Attitude
Toward
Religion
Attitude
Toward
Vices
Setting In
Town
On your paper
create a chart like this one.
As we read, jot down at least two details
for each part of
the web.
“THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT”
Story Review
-This character was the only one of the outcasts that did NOT want to stop and rest.
-She was running away to marry her lover.
-This character was exiled for stealing and drinking.
-This character told the group a crude version of The Iliad
-She was mistakenly called Mrs. Oakhurst.
-This was where Tom and John first met.
-This character committed suicide with a Derringer.
-This character ran off with the group’s mules.
-This was where the outcasts were headed.
-This character went without food to save Piney’s life.
-This character left to go get help.
-This was where Tom and Piney were headed.
-This character’s nickname was “The Innocent”.
-This character got kicked by Oakhurst, to keep him from laughing at Tom.
-These TWO characters froze to death in each other’s arms.
