Comment on the SETTING of Pere Blanchard’s Hut and the trap that is set there. How does the Scarlet Pimpernel use the location to help Comte de Tournay and his league members escape? How does the Scarlet Pimpernel’s knowledge of the location/setting help develop the plot?


Marguerite St. Just represents judgment in the text. Explain how she represents the idea of good and poor judgment. Use specific examples to justify your response.

Background characters, while they range from prominent support systems to unnamed minor characters, can contribute significantly to a plot. Pick a character from The Dark Knight to focus on (that is NOT Batman/Bruce Wayne, the Joker, or Harvey Dent) and explain how they shape the plot of the film. This means you will need to specifically focus on their character traits, so refer back to that handout or the character list you filled out. Include specific examples to support your response.

Chauvelin and The Joker are both antagonists and foil characters. Most notably, Chauvelin’s foil is The Scarlet Pimpernel, while The Joker’s foil is Batman. However, it could be argued that each character served as a foil to a second character as well. Analyze how these antagonists served as foils to a “secondary character” within each of their respective stories.

The Scarlet Pimpernel and Batman are viewed as protagonists. In what ways do these two characters closely mirror one another? Consider the perspectives of either their “superhero” side or who they are in real life.