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Problem
Analysis of Raymond Carver's stories from what we talk about when we talk about love. Select 4 stories from the list below:
1) "Tell the Women We're Going"
2) "After the Denim"
3) "So Much Water, So Close to Home"
4) "The Third Thing That Killed My Father Off"
5) "Everything Stuck to Him"
For each story you select, you should follow the rubric set up for you, which outlines what you should have in your analysis. To help with this, below is a review of the elements you should consider and the questions you should ask yourself about each story: use examples and quotes from the book
A. Plot/Structure: Describe the plot of the story. Avoid making comments or interpretations about behavior and actions by the characters, just stick with describing what happens in the story. Are there other stories you know of that is similar to the plot of this story?
B. Point of View: Who is telling this story, a first person or third person narrator? How would you characterize this narrator?
C. Characters: List and describe the primary characters of the story. Focus on specific details about each character, such as certain behaviors and/or things they say.
D. Setting: What did you find unique or interesting about the setting of this story? What caught your attention? How does the setting add to the story?
E. Imagery: Were there images or symbols in the story that appears repeatedly? Do you think there is any significance or importance to the repeated image?
F. Theme: With regards to the topic of love and relationships, what do you think this story is saying about love and relationships?