NEWS BREAK

by Max Fatchen
(A) Summary of Poem:
Stanza 1
The parent is surprised
that the child has a
sudden change
of behaviour. The child
has become so loving and
gives the parent akiss.
The child also helps the
parent with chores around
the house.The parent is
bewildered.
Stanza 2
The parent cannot believe
that the child’s face is
clean and his
clothes are neat without
any wrinkles. The child
has also saved hislunch
money. The parent is
totally dumbfounded.
Stanza 3
The parent is surprised
when the child does not
drop his school books
around the house. The
child also does not
scream and shout.On that
day, the child is as
innocent and gentle as a
lamb which issharp
contrast from the day
before where he was
rebellious.
Stanza 4
The parent begins to
wonder if the child is a
stranger. The child
doesnot show any anger
nor make any noise. The
parents want to have
aclearer look to confirm
the identity of the child.
Stanza 5
The parent wonders if
lightning has struck the
child or if he wasshocked
while playing sports.
However, the parent
finally finds out
the truth about the child’s
improved behaviour. The
child has
brought his school
report.
(B) Elements of Poem:
Setting
: Place
–
At home
Persona:

A parent who is puzzled

to see the child’s sudden
change
of behaviour.
Tone & Mood:
light-hearted and
humorous
Themes:
 Having an ulterior
motive & Disobedience
Moral values:
1.

We must try to behave

well at all times and
do not only oncertain
occasions.2.

We must have the

courage to face the
unpleasantconsequences
of our actions instead of
finding excuses.
*Vocabulary
–
meaning of unfamiliar
words*
1. Crease
–
an untidy line2.
Luncheon
–
 a formal word for
lunch3. Shrieking
–
to give a loud high
shout4. Rebel
–
a person who does not
like to obey rules5.
Stranger
–
a person that you do not
know6. Rage
 –
a feeling of violent
anger7. Hullabaloo
–
a lot of loud noise8.
Stunned
–
very surprised or
shocked
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