Week 8 Guided Reading Assignment
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Week 8 Guided Reading Assignment 30 pts Directions:
Choose five of the following questions to
answer; each question is worth six points.
Type your responses to each GRA question in a word
processing file, answering the questions to the best of your ability. Be sure to include your name, date
and question #.
For each question, develop a 1-2 paragraph answer, explaining your interpretation and
supporting your ideas with specific references from the text itself (either paraphrased or directly
quoted).
Use proper in-text citations for all cited textual examples; refer to the “Documenting Sources
and Avoiding Plagiarism” handout.
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"The Story of an Hour"
1.
What is the significance of freedom in “The Story of an Hour”?
After hearing of Brently's death, Louise confronts the thought that she is now a free woman.
Though she admits part of her loved Brently, she cannot help herself but get overjoyed by the
notion of not having to live for anyone but herself. Though her marriage was everything the
average Victorian wife could hope for, Louise still felt trapped and restricted by Brently, and his
death is a source of freedom for her. Louise's newfound sense of freedom is echoed by her
surroundings, as the world outside of her open window saturates with new spring life. The house
seems to represent her marriage confines to Brently, and the open window offers a glimpse into a
world free from the institutions that have kept her repressed. However, Louise's freedom is
ultimately only an illusion; even as she descends the stairs like a goddess of Victory, her husband
blocks her path to the outside world, causing Louise to die. She thought that she had gained her
freedom in this story, but she was still trapped and didn't even know.
2.
How does Chopin use foreshadowing to create irony? Identify two events in the story that become
ironic foreshadowing once the reader reaches the end of the story.
In the story "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, foreshadowing plays a significant role in
irony. There are two fundamental cases where this happens: first, the likelihood that Brentley
Mallard is alive and second, that Mrs. Mallard will pass away. In paragraph 2, "killed" is in
quotations that potentially represent that Brentley Mallard is not dead, as everyone persuades to
believe. When Chopin describes Mrs. Mallard's condition through most of the story, something odd
is happening. In paragraph 20, it turns out to be sure that she knows death for her is coming. It
says, "There was a feverish triumph in her eyes, and she carried herself unwittingly like a goddess
of Victory" (Chopin). At the end of the story, while Brentley Mallard comes in, Louise dies, which is
the exact opposite of what was initially supposed to happen at the beginning of the story.
"Soldier’s Home”
3.
Why does Krebs avoid complications and consequences? How has the war changed his attitudes
toward work and women?
Krebs has been through traumatizing experiences in Europe during World War I. Hemingway does
not try to describe what Krebs has seen and done in Europe. He describes battlefields and soldiers;
as readers, we feel the horror of war through Krebs's psychological reaction. "There can be no idle
hands in His Kingdom. I'm not in His Kingdom" One of the things the war has done to Krebs as it
has done to many people of his generation is to make him lose his faith in God. When Harold Krebs
returns from having experienced World War I's horrors in the fields of France where many died, he
loses interest in everything. Krebs does not feel that he is ready for the complications of
relationships with women or those of a job. Having returned in 1919, long after many other soldiers
have already received heroes' welcomes, Krebs sees that people have already heard too many
outrageous stories to be interested in real tales. Krebs avoids any relations with people to keep from
being able to feel the need to exaggerate the history of his experiences. Krebs longs for time alone to
heal his spirit. When Krebs can make some requests, he might prepare for the complications at
home. Since he has begun to understand his last few years of hazardous encounters in foreign lands,
no one else in his family wants to continue his task without complications.
4.
Why do you think Hemingway refers to the main character by his last name (Krebs) rather than his
first name (Harold)? What is the significance of his sister calling him "Hare"?
The surname "Krebs" (Hemingway) highlights Harold's emotional disequilibrium: he is a soldier
who has "lost everything" and who is now unable to love even his mother. He absently goes through
the motions of life and desperately clings to the mundane to provide him a sense of normalcy. In the
story, the affectionate "Hare" (Hemingway) by Harold's sister is also significant. It reinforces the
importance of desperation Harold's sister feels and her need to reconnect with her brother. Like her
mother, Helen suffers because she has little idea of how to communicate effectively with Harold.
Instead, both Helen and her mother fall back on old paradigms, which prove ineffective in their
efforts to re-engage Harold (Hemingway)
“To Build a Fire”
5.
Identify at least three conflicts that occur in the story, and explain which one is the most significant
and why.
There are several conflicts in the story. One of the main conflicts is man vs. nature, the main
character's battle to get by in nature. He doesn't take the essential food and supplies he needs to live
go in the Klondike. He also overlooks veteran voyagers' advice who tells him never to travel when
it's below minus fifty degrees alone. The voyager doesn't regard the brutal powers of nature.
Another conflict is man vs. animal. The man didn't let the canine discover their way to the camp
when the canine could have shown the man. The man demanded control and was oppressive with
the dog. Senses in the canine are much more valuable than what the man thought. If the man had
lived, then he may have understood that he ought to have "listened" to the dog initially. The most
crucial conflict is Man v. Self. This man's exaggerated feeling of limit is the thing that prompts his
death. London is investigating what occurs inside every disastrous mistake in a classic tragedy. A
mission is sought after; regardless of alerts, the "hero" misjudges signs and images and winds up
going beyond his ability to comprehend. This costs all tragic heroes in their lives. He is "quick and
alert to the things in life, but not their significance" the voyager can't work his ability to be self-
aware with the cruel world in which he lives. Even when the voyager envisions his passing, he
figures it will make a significant story when he returns to his friends. It is an entirely nonsensical
outlook. London is stating we have it, and it is our most prominent flaw.
“Wedge of Shade”
6.
What are the two main settings in the story, and how do they directly contribute to both character
presentation and plot development?
The two main plots in “Wedges of Shade” are Argus, North Dakota, and Aunt Mary’s house. Argus,
North Dakota is the town where the mother, and protagonist live. It is portrayed as a small, hot, and
unremarkable place with harsh weather conditions. The setting of Argus contributes to the sense of
stagnation and discomfort that the characters experience. It's a place where the characters have
deep roots, even if they struggle to break free from it. Aunt Mary's House which is located near her
butcher shop, is where the protagonist, her mother, and Gerry go to discuss their situation. It's a
place of business and family ties, and Aunt Mary offers a potential solution to the protagonist's
predicament. These two settings play a crucial role in character presentation and plot development.
The descriptions of Argus, North Dakota, and Aunt Mary's house provide insight into the
characters' backgrounds and their relationships with the town and each other. Argus is portrayed
as a place the protagonist can't escape, and her connection to it is evident in her return and Aunt
Mary's house is a place where the family gathers. The hot and stifling setting of Argus sets the stage
for the conflict and tension in the story. The oppressive heat adds to the characters' discomfort and
frustration, which plays a role in the unfolding events. Aunt Mary's offer to teach Gerry and the
protagonist the family business presents a potential solution to their financial problems, driving the
plot toward a resolution to the conflict introduced earlier in the story.
7. Create a statement of theme (thesis statement) for one of the stories we read this week. Make sure to
use the title somewhere. Then, provide examples from the story that support your interpretation of the
theme.
"Soldiers Home": One might be led to infer that Hemingway believes that lying and a sense of
mistrust are underlying factors for the depression and struggles a soldier endures when returning
home from war. This is evidenced by lies Krebs tells for others to listen to him, telling his mother he
doesn't love her, and his resistance to finding a job and being in a relationship with a woman.
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