April 12, 2018
by kirven18
Comments Off on Kollin’s Response to “Sunshine State”
At first I found it strange, but a wonderful addition to the essay, that Ralph for having successfully mated a captive, brown pelican, was featured in the magazine Playboy. It was strange to me that such an organization, the Suncoast … Continue reading
April 12, 2018
by odonnell18
Comments Off on Maggy’s Response to “Sunshine State”
As I think we have all decided, Gerard’s strength lies in this style of essay, journalism hybrid. On too many occasions to count, and also evident in “The Mayor of Williams Park,” she lets those she interviews really tell the … Continue reading
April 10, 2018
by gullicksen18
Comments Off on Lydia’s Response to “Sunshine State”
I’ve personally found “Sunshine State” to be the most interesting and engaging essay so far. Maybe that says more about me as a person than the essays themselves but I thought it was a great combination of information, drama, intrigue, … Continue reading
April 9, 2018
by thom18
Comments Off on Emma Thom: “Sister” and “Dottie’s B&B”
I’m amazed by the intricate ways that Strout is able to connect these characters. I had almost forgotten about the sad and lonely Pete Barton from “The Sign” and the angsty Lila Lane from “Windmills” when, suddenly, Pete reappears as the … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by kirven18
Comments Off on Kollin’s response to “I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth”
I found the story “I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth” most interesting because Charis believes her dog, Ouida, is Zenia reborn into a new, more animal body. Charis thinks only about what Zenia could be: Spanish, a … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by gullicksen18
Comments Off on Lydia’s Response to Atwood Stories
“I Dream of Zenia with the Red Teeth” by Margaret Atwood followed along with the themes seen in previous stories. Mortality and the frailty of people is a common thread among all the stories. This story was about three older … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by odonnell18
Comments Off on Maggy’s Atwood Response
To begin, “I Dream of Zenia With the Bright Red Teeth” reads at the pace of flash-fiction, although it is a little long to be considered that. It is a bizarre story, but not necessarily fantastic. Zenia incarnated in Ouida … Continue reading
April 5, 2018
by thom18
Comments Off on Emma Thom: “The Dead Hand Loves You”
In the previous story “I Dream of Zenia with the Bright Red Teeth” I had difficulty determining who was at the center — who was the story really about. I had no such problem in “The Dead Hand Loves You.” … Continue reading