Answer the following three questions on the attached sheet in complete sentences.
As far as question 3, choose ONE story from this unit (see list of stories below) and explain how its themes and the behavior of its characters prove William Faulkner’s assertion that great writing must deal with certain “universal truths” as well as “the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself.” Incorporate specific examples and details from the text whenever possible.
Stories read this unit are as follows:
A Wagner Matinee by Willa Cather
In Another Country by Ernest Hemingway
A Worn Path by Eudora Welty
From Black Boy by Richard Wright
The Inside Search by Zora Neale Hurston
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. You must complete it by the due date to receive full credit on this test.
1. Do you think that attending the concert in “A Wagner Matinee” is a positive experience for Aunt Georgiana? Why or why not? Be sure to include specific details from the story in your response.
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2. Compare and contrast what Richard Wright and Zora Neale Hurston learn in their autobiographical pieces.
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3. Choose one story from this unit and explain how its themes and the behavior of its characters prove William Faulkner’s assertion that great writing must deal with certain “universal truths” as well as “the problems of the human heart in conflict with itself.” Incorporate specific examples and details from the text whenever possible.
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