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Gentlemen Your Verdict Questions

The document contains discussion questions about the short story "Gentleman, Your Verdict" asking the reader to summarize key elements of the story's plot and structure. It also prompts the reader to consider the moral dilemma faced by the main character and whether they agree with his final decision, requiring they write a persuasive paragraph explaining their verdict with reasons, examples, and explanations.

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Gentlemen Your Verdict Questions

The document contains discussion questions about the short story "Gentleman, Your Verdict" asking the reader to summarize key elements of the story's plot and structure. It also prompts the reader to consider the moral dilemma faced by the main character and whether they agree with his final decision, requiring they write a persuasive paragraph explaining their verdict with reasons, examples, and explanations.

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English 11

Gaughan

“Gentleman, Your Verdict”


Discussion Questions
Please answer all the questions in complete sentences with as much details as possible. Marks will be given based on
accuracy and details.

What is the purpose/function of the courtroom scene that opens and closes the story?

Narrative Hook—

Describe the narrative hook in this story.

Extended Flashback—

What effects are gained by structuring the story in this manner?

What is the final dilemma with which Lieutenant-Commander Oram is faced?

The dilemma that he faces involves a moral decision, a question of life and death. What are the moral issues involved in
Oram’s decision?

What is Oram’s final decision?

What is YOUR verdict? Why?


English 11
Gaughan

Persuasive Paragraph

Write a persuasive paragraph that shows me whether you agree or disagree with Oram’s decision and his subsequent
actions. It must include 3 reasons, 3 examples, and 3 explanations. Your paragraph will be marked on the soundness of
your reasons, the relevance of your examples, and the effectiveness of your explanations.

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