Question

prisoner b-3087
chapter 1
list phrases to explain the setting (time and place)
use direct (tell) and indirect (show) characterization to
represent these characters
yanek\tfather\tuncle moshe
says:\tsays:\tsays:
thinks:\tthinks:\tthinks:
effects on others:\teffects on others:\teffects on others:
actions:\tactions:\tactions:
looks:\tlooks:\tlooks:

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze the task related to the novel "Prisoner B - 3087" Chapter 1, focusing on setting and character analysis.

Setting (Time and Place)

• Time: The Holocaust occurred during the 1930s - 1940s, so the time phrases like "During Holocaust", "1930s - 1940s" are appropriate as they place the story in the era of Nazi persecution.
• Place: "Non - occupied Poland" is a valid place phrase as it gives the geographical context of where the story starts for the characters (before the full occupation by Nazis, likely in a Jewish community in Poland).

Character Analysis (Using Direct and Indirect Characterization)

For Yanek

• Says: We would look for quotes from Yanek in the chapter. For example, if he expresses fear or hope, that's direct speech.
• Thinks: His internal thoughts, like worrying about his family or the future, show his personality (indirect).
• Effects on others: How his presence or actions affect family members (e.g., his father's concern for him).
• Actions: What he does, like interacting with family, exploring, or reacting to the changing situation.
• Looks: Physical description from the text (e.g., a young boy, maybe with a curious or worried expression).

For Father

• Says: His dialogue, perhaps reassuring Yanek or discussing the situation.
• Thinks: His concerns about the rising anti - Semitism, plans to protect the family.
• Effects on others: His role as a protector, how his decisions affect Yanek and the family.
• Actions: Working, making plans for the family's safety.
• Looks: A responsible adult, maybe with a serious or caring demeanor.

For Uncle Moshe

• Says: His advice or stories to Yanek.
• Thinks: His thoughts on the political situation, memories.
• Effects on others: How his stories or advice influence Yanek's perspective.
• Actions: Visiting, sharing experiences.
• Looks: An older relative, maybe with a wise or kind appearance.

To complete the worksheet, we need to fill in each section with details from the chapter. For the setting, we can confirm the time (Holocaust era, 1930s - 1940s) and place (Non - occupied Poland) as per the historical context of the Holocaust and the novel's setting. For the characters, we extract direct quotes (says), infer thoughts from their actions and context, observe how they affect others, note their actions, and describe their looks based on the text.

Example Completion (Partial, based on typical Holocaust - era novel context)

Setting

• Time: During Holocaust, 1930s - 1940s
• Place: Non - occupied Poland (Jewish community)

Yanek

• Says: "I'm scared, Father." (hypothetical, based on context)
• Thinks: "Will we be safe? What's going to happen?" (inferred from the situation)
• Effects on others: Makes his father more protective, his family worried about his well - being.
• Actions: Listens to his father and uncle, explores his neighborhood cautiously.
• Looks: A young Jewish boy, with wide eyes full of curiosity and fear.

Father

• Says: "We'll be okay, Yanek. I'll protect us." (hypothetical)
• Thinks: "How can I keep my family safe from the Nazis?" (inferred)
• Effects on others: Gives Yanek a sense of security, his wife looks to him for leadership.
• Actions: Works to provide for the family, starts making plans to hide or escape.
• Looks: A middle - aged man, with a strong build and a determined face.

Uncle Moshe

• Says: "When I was in the war... (shares a story)" (hypothetical)
• Thinks: "I must teach Yanek about survival." (inferred)
• Effects on others: Yanek becomes more aware of the dangers and survival tactics.
• Actions: Visits the family, tells stories of his past.
• Looks: An older man, with a lined face showing wisdom and experience.

If we were to summarize the setting part (the first part of the worksheet), the key phrases for setting are:

• Time: During the Holocaust, 1930s - 1940s
• Place: Non - occupied Poland

For the character sections, we need to refer to the actual text of "Prisoner B - 3087" Chapter 1 to get accurate details. But the above is a guide on how to approach filling it out using literary analysis techniques (direct and indirect characterization) and historical context of the Holocaust.