truth in short stories
First Story: "All Summer in a Day"
The first story comes from the science fiction writer Ray Bradbury. He is a very efficient writer who is able to say a great deal with a few words. What do you think the truth is in this story? What does it tell us about ourselves? our society? our world?
Story
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symbols_in_all_summer_in_a_day.pages | |
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Second Story: "The Stolen Party"
The second story is quite different from the first, set in no specific location or time period, but full of symbols and relevance to a contemporary audience. What symbols can you find in the story? What truths do you take away from the story?
Story
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the_stolen_party_questions.doc | |
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