Short Stories Flashcards
1
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I Spy, by Graham Greene
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A short story about a boy who sneaks out of bed at night to steal cigarettes, only to end up witnessing his fathers arrest
2
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My Stepmother, Myself, by Garrison Keillor
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A short story about fairytale characters, the story talks about the bad rap that step-mothers get. It also reveals the ugly truth about some of these old fairytales.
3
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The Veldt, by Ray Bradbury
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A cautionary tale about the dangers of technology, especially when it threatens the relationship between parents and their children.
4
Q
The Broken Globe, by Henry Kriesel
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A short story about a father and sons broken relationship due to three opposing perspectives on the world, primarily in science.
5
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Ambush, by Tim O’brien
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A short story about the guilt when killing in war.
