As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a story, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!
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Awiyao’s former wife who is still in love with him, despite the fact he married another.
The lead male in the story who loves Lumnay, but left her because she didn’t produce children for him.
Awiyao’s new, younger wife, with whom he hopes to have children.
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the three characters in "The Wedding Dance".
Ask the students to identify the main characters present in the narrative. Once the students understand the story and have read it a couple of times, encourage them to highlight some important traits of the characters. For instance, main personality traits, goals and motivation, contribution to the story, etc. Analyzing this information will help them understand the characters on a deeper level.
Introduce students to the concept of internal and external conflict. Ask the students to analyze these conflicts while keeping the story and the characters in mind. Facilitate the discussion using questions such as What kind of conflict are the characters experiencing? or How does this conflict evolve throughout the story?
Make a chart with rows for various events or scenes and columns for each character (Awiyao, Lumnay, Madulimay). Students will be able to compare the views of the characters side by side using this as a visual aid. Students can work individually or in groups for this activity.
Remind the students to think about how the viewpoints of the characters are impacted by the cultural setting. Talk about how their beliefs and decisions are influenced by cultural norms and expectations. Encourage the students to think about any other external factors that might be influencing the characters to think in a certain way.
Encourage the students to consider the points of view of the characters as well as the nature of their motivations and feelings. To encourage more in-depth thought and conversation, provide open-ended questions. Ensure that the students also share their own feelings and perspectives regarding the characters and the comparison.
The three key characters of "The Wedding Dance" are Lumnay, Awiyao, and Madulimay.
Awiyao's yearning for a kid is the main reason he's getting married again. Having children is highly valued in the society portrayed in the novel since it is believed that they are necessary to carry on the family line. Awiyao knows his decision will hurt his wife but he is pressurized and mocked by his family and friends which leads to him taking this decision.
Since Lumnay still adores Awiyao and is fervently hoping to become the mother of his children, she is torn by his choice. The fact that she cannot live up to this cultural ideal becomes the reason for her sadness.