Victoria CervantesM. AuthA.P. LiteratureMay 21, 2014The Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayStep 1: Definitions of terms and concepts1. Emptiness- “having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; senseless”2. Benevolent – ​​“Well-meaning and kind”3. Revere – “feeling deep respect or admiration for (something)”4. Obscure- “not discovered or known; uncertain”5. Cease – “to bring or bring to an end”6. Austere – “severe or strict in manner, attitude or appearance”7. Expedient- “(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly inappropriate or immoral”8. Postpone- “postpone (an action or event) to a later date; postpone. »9. Give rise – “to cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation or condition)”10. Postpone- “postpone (an action or event) to a later date; report »11. Sardonic- “sinisterly mocking or cynical”.12. Across- “from one side to the other of; through. »13. Gaunt- “(of a person) thin and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger or age..”14. Bruque- “abrupt or casual in speech or manner”15. Meretricious - "seemingly attractive but actually having no value or integrity" A word that has special meaning to the story is Step 2: Setting The story begins with Lena Grove traveling to find the man who put her pregnant, although the story takes place primarily in Jefferson, Mississippi. An exact time period is not given, although we can assume this occurs in the 1920s, we know this because it occurs during the Prohibition era. This particular setting is important to the character because it taints the way Joe Christmas is perceived. Time and place are extremely important because of the history that occurred during that time period.Step 3: Plot and StructureA middle of paper pregnant......a particular choice for this style of writing. Do any of the characters relate to yourself or do any of the events resemble any that have happened in your life? The scenes in the novel can get rather morbid at times. I wonder if this was due to events Faulkner himself had experienced or if it was something of his own imagination. Step 9: Evaluation I didn't enjoy this novel as much as the others I've read. I found it to be a little confusing with the flashbacks and narration, although it was very well written. If I were to reread this, the whole story would probably become clearer, but since this book wasn't my favorite, I probably won't be motivated to do so. The novel is offensive in the sense that it is actually racist and violent. Readers should keep in mind the nature of the book and the date it was written..