Literature Homework-Short Story

Post a brief answer (1-2 paragraphs) to the following discussion question:

• In Kate Chopin’s short story “The Storm,” how does the physical storm taking place outside the house reflect what is happening, psychologically, inside the house? Connect this with the concept of "setting."

                                        WEEK 1 DISCUSIION QUESTION 2

How does foreshadowing play a role in Shirley Jackson’s short story, “the Lottery”? This question asks you to think about plot--not WHAT happens in the story so much as WHY it happens and WHERE it occurs as the story progresses from beginning to end.

Respond to two other class members’ posted answers for the discussion questions.

 Your response should include:

• At least one strength you found in the class member’s analysis.
• At least one constructive suggestion for improvement, enhancement, or further exploration of the class member’s analysis.
• A comparison and contrast of the class member’s response with your own.