World Literature (LIT 102)
Submitted by: Marijo M. Marquez PSY3A
Submitted on: December 16, 2013
I. Pre-reading Questions
1. Why Artaban decided to leave to their palace?
2. What kind of Gift Artaban prepare for Jesus?
3. Did he present his gifts to Jesus?
A. 5 Elements of a Short Story
1. Where is the Setting of the story? What is the Time Period of the story?
Jesus Time but the Movie showed 1985
Who are the Characters in the story?
Martin Sheen as Artaban
Alan Arkin as Orontes
Eileen Brennan as Judith
Ralph Bellamy as Abragus
What is the Plot? (5-10 sentences)
> Artaban is a Persian, an Astronomer, a Physician and a Theologian. He decided to follow the star because he believes that the Jesus our Savior is born. He prepared a Sapphire, Ruby and a Pearl to present gift for Jesus. So they sent off with his servant Orontes to join the Caravan of three wise man. But in the road there is a man who needs help. Artaban decided to help him that’s why they missed the three wise man. He still continues the Journey to find Jesus. On his journey he was very helpful to other people. In thirty three years of finding Jesus and helping people, he was already breathless and pale. But he heard a voice and he saw Jesus saying “whatever you did to your brother and sisters, you also did it for me”.
2. What is the Conflict? (Quote/write a paragraph/sentence in the story that proves your answer)
In the Journey of Artaban finding Jesus, there so many people he encountered and needs his help. His journey last for thirty three years, and he already give to others the gift he prepared for Jesus
3. What is the Resolution? How was it resolved? (Quote/write a paragraph/sentence in the story that proves your answer)
When Artaban gave the freedom to Orontes. His servant leaves with the blind man. And from the City they saw Jesus, he healed the blind man. And Orontes come to Artaban to say the Good news that he