The story begins with Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Ansley taking their daughters around the United States. The story describes how the women spend their time and their actions. The mothers talk about their life when they were younger and their relationship with their parents. The rest of the story follows the girls and displays mixed emotions between characters. I feel the “big picture” of the story was competition and jealousy among friends.
Vividness-Perceived as bright and distinct.
Prophetic-Of, belonging to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
Prudent-Wise in handling practical matters, exercising good judgment or common sense
Amid-Surrounded by in the middle of.
Begrudge-To envy the possession or enjoyment of
My Brother’s Keeper-Jay Bennett
My Brother’s Keeper by Jay Bennett begins with Jaime, “pledging to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” This story revolves around a court case in which Jaime is describing how he had hit a man while driving in his car and the distress it had put him through.
Unclenched-To loosen from a clenched position
Overwhelming-Overpowering in effect or strength
Fiercely-Having a savage and violent nature
Alibi-A form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed
Calamity-Dire distress resulting from loss or tragedy
The Day of the Last Rock Fight-Joseph Whitehall
The Essay on “Story Truth” and “Happening Truth” in the Things They Carried
... clear that “story truth” is in fact truer than “happening truth”. The reality is that without “story truth” applied to “happening truth”, a story teller’s story would not ... During the entire work there are two different “truths”, which are “story truth” and “happening truth”. “Happening truth” is the actual events that happen, and ...
This story is about a young boy, Ronnie Quiller, who is writing a letter to his father asking whether or not he can return from an academy. Ronnie describes the rock fight in which one of his friends is killed. This story made me think about friendships and truth and helped me realize the importance of life. The story follows Ronnie and what happened after the death.
Bluff-To mislead or deceive
Beckoning-To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving
Hunkered-To squat close to the ground; crouch
Quail-Any of various similar or related New World birds, such as the bobwhite
Vicious-Having the nature of vice; evil, immoral, or depraved
The Pin- Chris Crutcher
The Pin is a story about a young boy named Kevin who has a strong rivalry with his father. It all surrounds around wrestling in which his father excelled. Kevin is never good enough for his father and this sparks conflict throughout the entire story.
Terminally-Of, at, relating to, or forming a limit, boundary, extremity, or end Miraculous-Of the nature of a miracle; preternatural
Protocol-The forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
Appendage-Something added or attached to an entity of greater importance or size; an adjunct
Furrows-A long, narrow, shallow trench made in the ground by a plow
The Lottery-Shirley Jackson
The Lottery is a twisted story about a town that holds a annual lottery in which the “winner” is stoned to death. The story begins with a description of the town and a collection of rocks for the rock pile. Mr. Summers conducted the lottery, which consisted of the drawing of names out of a box. The person whose name is drawn with a dot is the one killed.
Hesitation-The state of being hesitant
Humorlessly-Acting without humor
Gravely-Requiring serious thought; momentous
Chronological-Arranged in order of time of occurrence
Regret-To feel sorry, disappointed, or distressed about
