1. State the title and author of the novel.
“Out of the Silent Planet.” By C.S. Lewis.
2. Where is the story set?
1/3 of the story is in London, the other portion is on the red planet of Malacadra.
3. When is the story set?
It does not say, therefore I had to estimate so I would say the 1900s.
4. Place it in its’ historical context.
The historical context is in its belief, belief that there are other planets out there, and that nothing is impossible. Because, Ransom at first, did not believe that there was another planet that had aliens on it.
5. Who is the narrator?
The narrator is an acquaintance of Ransom, whom Ransom told his story to. (It reveals this at the end of the book).
6. Who is the protagonist? Provide biographical details. …show more content…
7. Who are the other main characters? Provide biographical details.
Hyoi: is a creature of the planet Malacandra, he becomes close friends with Ransom and teaches him the “Sorn” language. Later, killed by Weston.
Weston: is a greedy, self-centered man, thick, who thinks a lot about himself, and does not realize that the “animals” on the strange planet are not dumb. He is the dominate one.
Devine: skinny went to school with Ransom, even though neither of the two liked each other. He is Weston’s accomplice. But smarter of the two.
Sorns: they are these giant sloth thingies with long arms (one of them took Ransom to see Oyara).
Oyara: is the “god” of Malacandra, who decides when the animals die, also he is the one who forces Weston and Devine out, Ransom could stay though.
8. What is the style of the novel?
It is Science
“Out of the Silent Planet.” By C.S. Lewis.
2. Where is the story set?
1/3 of the story is in London, the other portion is on the red planet of Malacadra.
3. When is the story set?
It does not say, therefore I had to estimate so I would say the 1900s.
4. Place it in its’ historical context.
The historical context is in its belief, belief that there are other planets out there, and that nothing is impossible. Because, Ransom at first, did not believe that there was another planet that had aliens on it.
5. Who is the narrator?
The narrator is an acquaintance of Ransom, whom Ransom told his story to. (It reveals this at the end of the book).
6. Who is the protagonist? Provide biographical details. …show more content…
7. Who are the other main characters? Provide biographical details.
Hyoi: is a creature of the planet Malacandra, he becomes close friends with Ransom and teaches him the “Sorn” language. Later, killed by Weston.
Weston: is a greedy, self-centered man, thick, who thinks a lot about himself, and does not realize that the “animals” on the strange planet are not dumb. He is the dominate one.
Devine: skinny went to school with Ransom, even though neither of the two liked each other. He is Weston’s accomplice. But smarter of the two.
Sorns: they are these giant sloth thingies with long arms (one of them took Ransom to see Oyara).
Oyara: is the “god” of Malacandra, who decides when the animals die, also he is the one who forces Weston and Devine out, Ransom could stay though.
8. What is the style of the novel?
It is Science