The Sentinel by Arthur C. Clarke por Alejandro Cabiya y Antonio Figueroa The climax is when the team and narrator finally find the object. The narrators anticipation and wonder as to the nature of the object grows as they move in closer to the object. Character He believes the technology has given him certain comforts, making the activity of exploring mundane. As the story progresses and finally reaches the climax, the character finds new bewilderment and excitement at the prospect of finding something indicative of ET life.
Writers Technique The language and jargon is very scientific, logical and practical, in the way he goes into describing the technology. The language and words the author himself uses is very colloquial at the same time. Imagery One of the major themes in the story is the ambition of exploring and discovering new frontiers for humanity to live and colonize.
Themes Setting The setting is set in a non specific future, where humanity has obtained or achieved space fearing technology, allowing to expand into the local solar system. All action occurs in a the Moon, specifically in the Mare Crisium.
The plot is uni-plot (a singular line in the plot). The point of build up is slowly exposed when the narrator first spots the object from afar.
Plot Character vs Nature: The narrator describes the rough elements of survival in the lunar conditions and exploration of the terrain. Character vs Institution: Marking mankind's perversion of nature through the use of nuclear fission. Conflict The Narrator describes the enviorment in a very clear way, transporting the reader to the setting.
The Sentinel has 3,683 ratings and 113 reviews. Ahmad said: The Sentinel = Sentinel of Eternity, Arthur C. Clarke The Sentinel is a short story by Bri. Sci-Fi Friday: The Sentinel by Arthur C Clarke. Download the PDF file. In fact, 2001 was based on the above short story by Clarke. PDF obtained from.
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