Reference no: EM133398926
Questions:
What point of view is used in this story, and what is the effect?
What is your opinion about the two main characters? Are either of them sympathetic?
Setting & Plot:
How did the setting affect the characters and plot of the story?
Discuss the ending: were you satisfied with Corrie's actions, or would you have preferred a different ending?
Theme:
Explore the themes of love and class/money: how did each play into the story? Was there ever real love between Corrie and Howard?
"Stone Mattress" by Margaret Atwood, 2011
Genre & Character:
How would you classify the genre of this story?
Explore the character of Verna, and discuss why she is the way she is. Examine the various crimes committed against her and by her. Is she a sympathetic character?
Explore the character of Bob. Is he in any way sympathetic, or does he deserve what he gets in the end?
Theme & Symbol:
Explore how the themes of love and justice are developed in the story. Are there any examples of love? Is this a story about revenge, or justice (and how are these different)?
Unpack the symbolism of the stromatolite. Explore its significance within the story.
Setting & Plot:
Explain how the various settings are significant to this story's plot.
Explore the ending: do you think Verna gets away with her crime (and do you want her to)?