- Examine a work of literary fiction for point of view.
- Explore the connection between an author and his or her works.
- Analyze the significance of the title of a work of literary fiction.
Tasks:
- View this website to learn more about Ernest Hemingway. Keep this information in mind as you read his story to make a connection between his personal experience and his work.
- Click on this link to see the Oxford Dictionary definition for "white elephant."
- Read the short story "Hills Like White Elephants" on pages 294-298 in your Perrine's text. Annotate as you read, with a special eye for point of view and its impact on the story and theme.
- Discuss with the class.
Response:
Respond to Question 1 and either 2 or 3 as a comment to this post.
1. How does the type of point of view affect the reader's perception of the two characters?
2. Which character do you find more sympathetic?
3. Why does Hemingway title this story, "Hills Like White Elephants"?
Homework:
Select one of the two stories below. Read it carefully, completing a Transaction Guide to focus your reading. Come to class on Thursday prepared to discuss the significance of point of view in that story.
- "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin - p. 540-542
- "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner - p. 542-550