Final exam Flashcards
In the story “ Sula” what is revealed about the community and men and women relationship?
The town is not very entertained and the men of all ages would look at women passing by for entertainment
In the story “ Sula”, how is the power structure?
The Irish kids are being harassed because they don’t fit in so the harass sola and New to feel Superior
In the story “Sula” how are sola and New Similar?
They both are dreamers
In the story “ Sula” what does the scene between sola and the irish boys reveal about sula?
She was determined to go in adventures with Nel
In the story “ Sula” how is sulks response to hear her mother say “I love Sula, I just don’t like her”?
She ran up stairs and to the window where she stood by and saw Nel. Then she forgot the bad thoughts
In the story “ Sula”, what is the significance of the “ grave” sula and nel created?
They are burying their innocence, everything dirty is thrown in the grave
In the story “sula”, what happened between sula, nel, and chicken little?
Sula killed chicken little by accident, at the funeral nel showed more guilt Sula and nel both are a contrast of each other and also compliment each other.
In the story “sula”, how does shamrocks house contrast with his character?
His house is very organized
careless man who shows his penis to any woman anywhere
In the story “ Where are you going, where have you been” describe Connie.
Everything abut her had two sides to it, one for home and one for anywhere that was not home
In the story “ Where are you going, where have you been”, how is Connies relationship with her sister June?
June is very conservative and not a party girl like connie.
In the story “ Where are you going, where have you been” what is Connies relationship with her father?
He doesnt care about her
In the story “ Where are you going, where have you been” describe arnalds friends.
He’s very persuasive and uses his face like a mask and he dresses like a teenager to fit in.
In the story “ Where are you going where have you been”, What images did arnold use to create his persona?
He used the name of Bobby King and Charles Manson
In the story “ Where are you going where have you been” What is the meaning of arnalds friends name?
An old friend referring to the devil.
In the story “ Separating”, how is this story similar to the authors marriage?
They both separated and they both had 4 kids after 21 years of marriage
In the story “ Separating” why does Updike keep the reader waiting to find out what the news is?
Because he wants his family to settle down before the big news
In the story “ Separating” How does Richard express his emotions?
He’s very open and he cries more then his wife
In the story “ Separating” Why does Richards wife respond the way she did at dinner?
You can sense her as a nagging bitch and doesnt explain things to the kids.
In the story “ Separating” What question does Dickie pose that pose that unerves his father?
He ask why they are getting a divorce and the father doesnt remember why
In the story “ Separating” what is the metaphor using in the story?
Theres a constant reference to a gradual dereliction of the house and things you need to take care of.
In the story “ A small good thing” describe Anne Weiss.
She can be defined as a average house wife
In the story “ A small good thing” is the baker a grotesque?
The baker is an attractive figure externally and internally
In the story “ A small good thing” what symbols contribute to the stories ending?
As Weisses drive to the bakery the sky is clear and the stars are out.
In the story “ A small good thing” what is the small good thing?
The baker states “ eating is a small good thing” referring to communion and sharing something.
In the story “ A small good thing” What is the significance to the story of the black family Ann comes into contact with at the hospital.
Its the same for both families and reveals a common humanity and illustrates that life isn’t fair.
In the story “ A small good thing” How are Scotties doctors portrayed?
In the story they seem like they don’t care about his life but at the end they show sympathy to the parents.
In the story “ Shiloh” what is the theme?
society and gender roles
In the story “ Shiloh” From who’s point of view is the story told?
the husbands
In the story “ Shiloh” what does his immobility suggest?
Hes not looking at life at a positive way anymore since his accident
In the story “ Shiloh” What does his work with craft kits suggest?
He’s trying to fix his life but since he can’t he makes cabins
In the story “ Shiloh” what is the significance of the narrator when he said that Leroy would always pass flying the scenery?
He would never pay attention to his surroundings so after the accident he stopped and started seeing things different around him.
In the story “ Shiloh” what does it mean that “ The real inner organs of a marriage have escaped him”?
They dont have any motive to keep going in the marriage
In the story “ Shiloh” Has he, like the northern troops, been surprised at Shiloh?
Yes Leroy has been surprised by his wife desire to leave him.
In the story “ Shiloh” How is the couples communication?
Not very well
In the story “ Shiloh” does Ann and Leroy get a divorce?
No but Annes mom try to break them up by sending them to Shiloh
In the story “ Everyday Use” What is the argument over?
Its about who is going to inherit quilts made by ancestors
In the story “ Everyday Use” What is the patchwork quilt mean?
Its trying to convey the stories that have been pulled together from patches and pieces from once ancestors .
In the story “ Everyday Use” how are the sisters different?
They are the opposite and Dee is more outgoing and intelligent then maggie.
In the story “ Everyday Use” Describe the mom
she’s very gentle but also can be described as a slow cow. Only be bothered if you dont milk it right
Who wrote the story “ Separating”?
Updike
Who wrote the story “ Sula”?
Morrison
Who wrote the story “ Where are you going, where have you been?”
Oates
Who wrote “ A small good thing”?
Carver
Who wrote “ Shiloh”?
Mason
Who wrote “ Everyday use”?
Walker
Who wrote “ Going after Cacciato”?
O’Brian
Who’s novels have a woman protagonist, usually located in rural black towns.
Morrison
__________ is often criticized because his characters are generally affluent uppity types and also he’s more universal than he’s often given credit for.
Updike
____________ stories are set in th pacific northwest and was deemed a spokesperson for bluecollar workers and most of his characters were on the edge of bankruptcy.
Carver
_______________ often evokes the grotesque in her fiction, drawing upon both its traditional or demonic and its contemporary manifestation.
Oates
_______________ dialogue is important in her short stories.
Mason
____________ was the bemused black woman for whom a creative witty union with the universe is an natural as breathing.
Walker
___________ works reflect his experiences during Vietnam.
Obrien
