"A Rose for Emily"

Answer in 100 words or more.

What do you think of the point of view used by Faulkner?  How would it be different if it were told by Miss Emily?  What about Tobe?  What would his point of view added to the story?

"Hills Like White Elephants"

Please respond to both questions in separate paragraphs.  Make sure you revisit the "Things They Carried" post to look at my comments and those of classmates.

Hemingway is known for his "Iceberg" style of writing.  He only gives so much information, claiming the reader is intelligent enough to sort through the rest of the information to understand what is really happening. 

1.  50 words-  What point of view does Hemingway use?  Why not tell the story in another mode?

2.  150 words-  What is the issue the couple is discussing in the story?  How does she feel?  How does he feel?  How do you feel about the characters due to their discussion?

"The Things They Carried"

When thinking about "The Things They Carried" by O'Brien, the idea of the Christ motif comes to mind.  The Christ motif is often used in literature.  It is the symbolic retelling of Christ's characteristics through modern literature.  Harry Potter can be an example of this with his good vs. evil, snake talking, and his being "chosen" to save the world.  What elements do you see in this story which could symbolize biblical imagery?  Your answer should be 50 words or more.

Write 100 words about one important theme you recognize in "The Things They Carried."