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Hey You Down There!
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Hey You Down There!
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by Harold Rolseth
Appeared in a book of stories compiled by Alfred Hitchock called Stories to be Read in the Dark.
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To analyse Hey You Down There! for plot comprehension, and explore characterisation and story development.
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Part 1
50-60 feet = 15.24-18.29 metres
corn cob pipe
Small group discussion (5 minutes)
- What sort of story do think this might turn out to be?
- Where and when do you think the story might be set?
- How would you describe the relationship between Dora and Calvin?
- What do you think might happen next?
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Starter
Think: What is characterization?
Write: Create character profiles for Dora and Calvin, this can be done in complete sentences or bullet points.
L.O. To continue to analyse Hey You Down There! for plot comprehension, and explore characterisation and story development.
Part 2
Vocabulary
- binder twine: a strong string used to tie things together
- paid out: released
Any new guesses as to when this story takes place?
- The flashlight was invented in 1899
- The first pickup truck was created in 1925
If you were Dora, what would you write to whoever was down the hole? Write your own note.
What do you think the second note says?
L.O. To continue to analyse Hey You Down There! for plot comprehension, and explore characterisation and story development.
In pairs discuss:
What is your impression of Glar from from reading the second note? What can we infer about whoever is down the hole? Why do you think this?
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Part 3
Vocabulary
- winch: a piece of
machinery to lift
heavy objects
- reeling: pulling
- dast: dare
Were you surprised by the end?
Do you feel Dora’s actions were justified?
What would you do in Dora's situation?
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Part 4
Starter: Let's finish reading!
L.O. To finish analysing Hey You Down There! for plot comprehension, and explore characterisation and story development.
L.O. To evaluate the character's choices in Hey You Down There!, and create a continuation of the story a year after.
Were you surprised by the ending?
Was there any foreshadowing present?
What is the theme of the story?
What examples of irony can you find?
Were Dora's actions justified? (i.e. Did she do the right thing?) Why/Why not?
What would you have done in Dora's situation?
Compare "Hey You Down There!" to "Lamb to the Slaughter"
Discuss in groups
- Relationship between Dora and Calvin vs. Mary and Patrick
- Circumstances of death
- Culpabilty / Justifications
- Ext. Who do you empathise with the most and why?
Imagine Dora's life a year after the events of the story. Where is she? What has she done with her wealth? How did she explain Calvin's disappearance? Do you think she ever contacted Glar again?
Ext. Focus on a single scene in her life a year later.