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“The Bridegroom” Alexander Pushkin About the Selection “The Bridegroom” is a variation on the familiar folk story of a worthy young person standing up to declare independence and becoming heroic by doing so. The poem raises questions about fate, wishes, and particularly about making choices for yourself. Literary Terms Foreshadowing is when the author gives hints as to what will happen next in a story. You can use writer’s hints at future events to predict outcomes. Words to Know Foreboding – feeling that something bad will happen Tumult – noisy commotion Poetry Terms Narrative Poem A poem that tells a story, contains a conflict, and has a resolution. Alliteration Repetition of consonant sounds. (Line 16) “She sat with her sisters.” Poetry Terms Repetition Repeating words or phrases to add emphasis (Line 29) “It was he! It was he!” Making Predictions What does Natasha’s strange behavior followed by renewed cheerfulness lead the reader to predict about future events? Her strange behavior together with the fact that she’s been gone for three days, points to a troubling future. Word Usage Troika – a Russian carriage or sleigh drawn by a team of three horses harnessed side by side Comprehension What is Natasha’s reaction to the young man in the troika? Natasha is terrified. Culture Historically, marriage was regarded as an alliance between two families, rather than just between two individuals. Wealthy families could add to the their money and power through a child’s marriage. Marriage was also a means of bringing peace between former enemies. Matchmaker A matchmaker is an intermediary whose responsibility is to arrange a marriage to the satisfaction of both families involved. The matchmaker in “The Bridegroom” looked for a man who was handsome, young, rich, and generous for Natasha to marry. Comprehension Why is Natasha silent when the matchmaker comes to talk to the family about a possible groom? Her silence suggests that she is strong, independent, and perhaps con