Instruction
This assignments is three part of discussions each one has three topics under so the totall 9 paragraphs
* Bone Girl
Explain the meaning and importance of this quote in terms of the larger story:
"But, even with that, I don't think that Indian ghosts are outsiders."
- Conflicts
What would you say are the conflicts or points of tension in this story? You can explain them in your own words or draw from the traditional "society vs. technology" way of framing a conflict. Please use specifics to support your assertions.
- Staying Put
How is the narrator's idea of staying "put" significant to this story? Use specific details, please!
* Strong Temptations
- Tom's Trickery
Do you think what Tom does is fair, smart, or unfair? Use specific details from the story to support your thinking.
- Negotiation Quotation
Explain what's going on in this quotation and what role it plays in the overall story:
"Now don't you see how I'm fixed? If you was to tackle this fence and anything was to happen to it--"
"Oh, shucks, I'll be just as careful. Now lemme try. Say--I'll give you the core of my apple..."
- Themes
What is a theme, in a short story?
What would you say are this story's themes?
* To Build a Fire
- Setting
Could this same story be told with a different setting? Could the same point about human nature be made in another place and time? Where, when, how?
- Protagonist
Describe the main character of this story. How do you think Jack London regards him? Does he respect him? Or not?
- Death Quote
Explain the significance of this quote:
"And still later is crept close to the man and caught the scent of death."