The fruitcake special form 4
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The Fruitcake Special
The Introduction the Author
Frank brennan is a fantasy, science fiction and short story writer. He was
once an english teacher in singapore . Brennan also taught english in a secondry school in
England after graduating from the University of wales.
The Author Frank Brennan
Frank Brennan has many collection of short stories :
1) The Fruitcake Special 2) Windows of the Mind
3) Tales of the Supernatural4) Circle games
5) Three Tomorrows
Title 1) A fruitcake – play important role in
the story 2) The story evolves around this special
fruitcake & how in an instant it can change :
- The lives of people- Their emotion
- Their reaction to others
Setting
-French restaurant where David and Anna have dinner together.
- This is the cosmetic factory where Anna works as a chemist, Anna the main
character & she travels to work by bus.
- We meet Anna ‘s mother and her Aunt Mimi is the frequant visitor to the house.
Restaurant
Workplace
Anna ‘s home
Theme
1) Determination and hard work bring success2) Family love and concern
3) No venture, no gain 4) Maintain your self – worth and dignity
Point of view
The writer tells the story from the first person point of view with Anna through the eyes of the main character. Anna is able to share her thoughts and feelings but not of the other character like her Mother, Aunt
Mimi, David Amos, Sabina, the waiter or the old lady at the open market. Anna is only able to describe what she sees and hears
about these characters. We are made to feel that we are one with her in the story.
The characters in the story
The character
Anna
Single 27 – year – old chemist Practical and sensible
Ordinary – looking Innovative and intelligent Observant and perceptive
Resourceful and adventurous – invents potent perfume which can
mesmerized man Realistic – is aware that she is
average – looking and therefore feels unworthy of her boss’s attention
David Amos
Owner of Amos Cosmetics Supercial
Was submissive to his girlfriend Was haughty
Shallow – likes to be surrounded by beautiful woman even though he
knows that they are only interested in his looks and wealth
Cowardly – does not defend Anna when Sabina insults and humiliates
Anna in his office
Aunt Mimi
Anna’s mother’s sister Curious
Good - hearted, generous Nosy – very nosy and wants to find
Anna husband Observant – is suspicious about
Anna’s sudden interest in baking
Sabina
Beautiful young model David’s latest girlfriend
Was dominant haughty and condescending – looks
down on Anna Violent – strikes David when he
declares his love for Anna
Armstrong
The pizza delivery man Ambitious – is successful in setting
up his own pizza company Fell in love with Anna at first sight
Was determined to improve his social and economic status before asking
Anna out Gentlemanly – treats Anna with
respect Patient – waits for the right time to
declare his love for Anna
Anna’s Mother
Married young – Anna mother married in age eighteen years old
Loving and caring – still packs meals for Anna and concerned that Anna is
still unmarried Astutue – is aware that the pizza
delivery boy has a crush on Anna Gets on well with Aunt Mimi
The Waiter
Impulsive – cannot wait to declare his love to Anna and interrupts her with a
phone call during dinner Bold – told Anna how he felt, and called her even though she was in the
restaurant with David on a date
Old Woman
She had seven husbands She had baked and sold fruitcakes at
the open – market in the park She grew herself in the fruitcakes but
would not reveal the secret ingredient She died the week before
Plot Anna is a chemist who designs
perfumes. She is single and this worries her mother and aunt.
During dinner, David is not as attentive as he was in the morning. Anna dabs on the Fruitcake perfume in the ladies room
the scene in the restaurant is hilarious with David and the waiter declaring their
love for Anna. A fight breaks out.
Exposition
Conflict
Climax
Anna wants to find the special something in the fruitcake but is unable
to
Who is the pizza man, declares his love for her. Anna has found the right man !. They lived happily ever after Anna and
Armstrong
Falling action
Resolution
Moral values
We must not compromise on our dignity One should be caring and helpful
Hard work is the key success One should take time to find true love
We must not be blinded by physical attraction Appreciate ourselves for what we are
The End By : Nur Fatin Adawiah Bt Ismail
Class : 4 Amanah