Allusion, Word Play and the Central-Conflict in HLWE

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"Summarize the author's key ideas.  Identify at least three examples/details that enhanced your understanding of the story.  You can also address questions that the analysis provoked, or parts that you did not understand or agree with."

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Moving to the Girl's Side of HLWE

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"Summarize the author's key ideas.  Identify at least three examples/details that enhanced your understanding of the story.  You can also address questions that the analysis provoked, or parts that you did not understand or agree with."

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Letting Air Into a Relationship: Metaphorical . . . in HLWE

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Gender-linked Miscommunication in HLWE

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"Summarize the author's key ideas.  Identify at least three examples/details that enhanced your understanding of the story.  You can also address questions that the analysis provoked, or parts that you did not understand or agree with."

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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Discussion

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (Bierce) Discussion

Directions:  Choose one of the questions to discuss for your primary blog post.  Your response must be supported with specific references to the text and follow blog post requirements.  Then, create a secondary blog post in response to your peers.  

1. What are the different methods the author uses to create suspense?  Be specific in examples and explanation.

2. Discuss the author's use of fantasy vs. reality.  How (through which literary elements) is this distinction created? What theme does it work to reveal?

3. Discuss the structure of the short story. What shifts occur between the sections (literary elements)?  What is the effect of these shifts on the reader?

4. Free topic of discussion! Must be analytical (examine the use of literary elements/writing style) and supported.

"Interpreter of Maladies" Discussion Questions

Directions:  Compose a primary response in which you respond to one of following questions.  Make sure to have a focused argument (thesis) that addresses the question and to support your ideas with specific references to the text (and direct quotes).  Then, thoughtfully respond to the primary post of one of your peers.  Follow the guidelines for posting (posted on my website).

                 “Interpreter of Maladies” (Lahiri) Discussion Questions

1      Discuss the difficulty of meaningful communication as a thematic concept in “Interpreter of Maladies,” specifically the interpretations and misinterpretations that occur during the course of the story.  Consider the role that cultural differences, immigration and assimilation, and the dynamics of relationships play in hindering communication.

2      Even at middle age, Mr. Kapasi does not have a clear identity.  Discuss the conflicts within his life, both internal and external, that contribute to his shifting and uncertain sense of who he is and where he belongs.

3     What is the tone of the story?  Consider how Lahiri’s use of detail, dialogue and visual images help develop tone.

4   How does Lahiri use Mr. Kapasi’s dreams and imaginings to develop his character? 

5    Identify examples of dramatic irony within the short story and address how they contribute to/affect Lahiri’s tone.