PROSE PREDICTION QUESTIONS
Exploitation:
BIG IDEA #1: Exploiting the wealthy to better their own position
1LAS:
● Phoebe and Luke’s exploitation of Lucy. Using secrets
against her. Phoebe and Lucy mirror- they understand the
extent Lucy will go to to keep the power she now has.
● Evidence - Hidden relics ch 3. Exploitative value of the
shoe in comparison to the material value of the bracelet.
● Reflects the view that the lower classes were using
immoral means to ascend social hierarchy. Exploitation of
upper classes
1ICB:
● Planned robbery of the Clutters.
● Taking what they feel they’re owed. Their view of it being
unjust that THEY have all this money.
● Result of only 40$
● Misinterpretation of the American Dream -
● Is Capote critiquing the AD, the prison system, the class
system - take your pick!
Comparison, both follow lower class characters who seek
to better their position. However….
BIG IDEA #2: Exploitation of the justice system
2ICB:
Exploitation:
BIG IDEA #1: Exploiting the wealthy to better their own position
1LAS:
● Phoebe and Luke’s exploitation of Lucy. Using secrets
against her. Phoebe and Lucy mirror- they understand the
extent Lucy will go to to keep the power she now has.
● Evidence - Hidden relics ch 3. Exploitative value of the
shoe in comparison to the material value of the bracelet.
● Reflects the view that the lower classes were using
immoral means to ascend social hierarchy. Exploitation of
upper classes
1ICB:
● Planned robbery of the Clutters.
● Taking what they feel they’re owed. Their view of it being
unjust that THEY have all this money.
● Result of only 40$
● Misinterpretation of the American Dream -
● Is Capote critiquing the AD, the prison system, the class
system - take your pick!
Comparison, both follow lower class characters who seek
to better their position. However….
BIG IDEA #2: Exploitation of the justice system
2ICB:
