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Dead Men’s Path

  Questions on Chinua Achebe’s “Dead Men’s Path” 1) Create a short character sketch of Michael Obi, the story’s protagonist or main character. Is he an enthusiastic person? What is his job? Who does he work for? Is he positive about making an impact? Also sketch out Nancy Obi. What is her attitude to her …

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Edgar Allan Poe, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” pp. 69-72, Course Pack (A horror story)

    Explore some of the differences between a fable or parable (which often relies on plot and has a clear ‘moral’ or meaning) and a short story (which usually does is not only about plot and often cannot be ‘explained’ as easily). 1) In a first paragraph, try to briefly give the reader what …

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Kate Chopin, “The Storm,” pp. 58-61, Course Pack (A story with elements of ‘romance’)

    Explore some of the differences between a fable or parable (which often relies on plot and has a clear ‘moral’ or meaning) and a short story (which usually does is not only about plot and often cannot be ‘explained’ as easily). 1) In a first paragraph, try to briefly give the reader what …

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Jack London, “To Build a Fire,” pp. 9-16, Course Pack (A realistic story)

    Explore some of the differences between a fable or parable (which often relies on plot and has a clear ‘moral’ or meaning) and a short story (which usually does is not only about plot and often cannot be ‘explained’ as easily). 1) In a first paragraph, try to briefly give the reader what …

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“Eveline” by James Joyce and “Desiree’s

o review two short stories, “Eveline” by James Joyce and “Desiree’sBaby” by Kate Chopin and think about writing about one of the following options:1.“Desiree’s Baby” and “Eveline” have very different characters, yet both explore something about the strengthsand weaknesses each character possesses. Compare and contrast two character traits and provide evidence fromthe stories for each.Symbols …

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