Short Story Fair: Synopsis, Character and Characteristics, Theme, Value and Messages, Tone Mood and Atmosphere, Language Style
Synopsis
The book is about three children Lee, Raj and Sam who were excited
about going to the fair. That night, Raj’s father had agreed to take them
there. They wanted to go on different rides at the fair. While Sam’s father
was agreeable with the trip, Lee’s mother did not permit as she had no
money to give Lee. The three friends thought of doing jobs to make
money. They washed Sam;s dad’s car but ended up making mess and
so were not paid. They walked Mrs Green’s dog and were paid a pound.
However, the one pound had to be used to pay for a ball bitten by the
dog. Finally, Lee managed to get the money to go to the fair because he
was honest. He returned a wallet which he found on the ground to its
owner. He was rewarded with five pounds.
Characters And Characteristics
Raj
1) Generous and persistent
2) Enjoyed going on ghost train ride
Sam
1) Vivacious and lively
2) Enjoyed going on the big wheel ride
Lee
1) Determined and honest
2) Enjoyed eating candy floss
Raj’s father
1) Loving
2) Willing to take children to the fair
Sam’s father
1) Caring
2) Allowed Sam to go to the fair but reminded her not to be home late
Lee’s mother
1) Firm
2) Did not allow Lee to go to the fair because of financial problem
Themes
1) Honesty
2) Friendship
3) Determination
4) Good neighborliness
5) Resourcefulness in the face of problems
Value and Messages
1) We must always be honest with friends and strangers.
2) We must think of ways to solve problems
3) We should not let problems get in out way
4) We must be willing to help friends and strangers
Tone, Mood and Atmosphere
Tone- excitement about going to the fair
Mood and atmosphere – happy, carefree and enthusiastic
Language and Style
1) Simple language and easy to understand
2) Style – simple style with a lot of dialogue
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