Monday, May 3, 2010

Today, you were to hand in your short story summaries from Friday. I then handed out the following assignment which is due at the start of class on Wednesday.

“The Lamp at Noon” Questions
by Sinclair Ross

INSTRUCTIONS: Either by yourself or with a partner (one only) answer the following questions as requested and FULLY. I will be taking this in as a major assignment so I expect depth.

1. Describe the expository information for this story as it relates to
setting.

2. What point of view is being used to convey this story? How do you know this? Is this a good choice? Why or why not?

3. What is the main conflict of this story? Provide evidence to prove this (at least three pieces).

4. Give three examples of how the wind is personified. What is the effect of this on the mood of the story?

5. What is the wife so upset about? Why? Provide the context for this (history).

6. Why is the husband not giving in to her? Explain his reasons and provide the context (history).

7. What is the climax of this story? How do you know this is the climax? Explain.

8. Based on what you know, is the ending of this story realistic? Provide a real life analogy that shows the same desperation and show me the comparison.

9. What do you think happened to this couple after this? Write a sequel that addresses this.