Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Questions for The Life You Save

Whose life is saved in this short story? Why is that tragic?

This story is described as Gothic humor - Why?

Do Mr. Shiftlet and Mrs. Crater represent humanity? Why or Why not?

What is the significance of the hitchhiker scene?

What is the significance of the diner boy saying Lucynell looks like an "Angel of Gawd"?

What is the symbolism of Mr. Shiftlet describing two parts of the man - the body as a house and a soul that is in constant motion?

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