English 11 ACP Final

All Souls

A memoir written by Michael Patrick MacDonald that explores themes of crime, poverty, and family relationships in South Boston.

Little Fires Everywhere

A novel by Celeste Ng that delves into themes of motherhood, privilege, and the complexities of identity in a suburban setting.

Macbeth

A tragic play by William Shakespeare about ambition, moral corruption, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Maus I and II

Graphic novels by Art Spiegelman that depict the Holocaust experience and its impact on survivors and their descendants.

Song of Solomon

A novel by Toni Morrison that examines African American identity, heritage, and the search for personal and cultural meaning.

True Grit

A novel by Charles Portis that tells the story of a young girl's quest for justice and revenge in the Old West.

Character Matching

An exam section requiring knowledge of 24 characters from core texts, identifying them through key moments or roles.

Quotation Identification Short Answer

An exam section involving the analysis of key quotations, including authorship, character inference, and thematic significance.

Passage Analysis

An exam section where students analyze selected passages to explain the author's choices and how they develop character and theme.

Thematic Essay

An exam section where students write essays exploring overarching themes across texts.

Milkman

A character in Song of Solomon who represents the search for identity and connection to heritage.

Guitar

A character in Song of Solomon who is driven by vengeance and influenced by trauma.

Pilate

A strong, independent female character in Song of Solomon symbolizing nurturing and wisdom.

Hagar

A character in Song of Solomon who represents unrequited love and its consequences.

Lady Macbeth

A key figure in Macbeth who embodies ambition, manipulation, and the moral decline that follows her quest for power.

Banquo

A character in Macbeth whose lineage continues the theme of prophecy and fate.

Macduff

A central character in Macbeth who represents loyalty, honor, and the struggle against tyranny.

Mattie Ross

The determined young protagonist in True Grit who seeks to avenge her father's death.

Rooster Cogburn

A flawed but courageous U.S. Marshal in True Grit who aids Mattie in her quest.

LaBoeuf

A Texas Ranger in True Grit, who represents the themes of friendship and loyalty.

Lucky Ned,

A character in True Grit who embodies the lawlessness of the Old West.

Elena R.

A character in Little Fires Everywhere, representing the conflicts of race and privilege.

Izzy R.

A character in Little Fires Everywhere who grapples with her family's expectations.

Pearl Warren

A character in Little Fires Everywhere, reflecting themes of motherhood and choice.

Bebe Chow

A central character in Little Fires Everywhere who navigates issues of identity and belonging.

Vladek

The main character in Maus, representing the survivor's narrative of the Holocaust.

Anja

Vladek's wife in Maus, whose struggles highlight the emotional impact of trauma.

Artie

The son of Vladek and Anja in Maus, who seeks to understand his father's experiences.

Mala

Vladek's second wife in Maus, illustrating the challenges of rebuilding after trauma.

Frankie

A character in All Souls representing youthful anger and the impact of environment on behavior.

Whitey Bulger

A notorious criminal mentioned in All Souls, embodying themes of crime and influence in South Boston.

Davey

A character in All Souls, representing innocence and the impact of socioeconomic conditions.