short stories

Who is the protagonist in On the Sidewalk Bleeding?

Andy

What type of conflict is in On the Sidewalk Bleeding?

Man vs. Society and Man vs. Self

What does the purple jacket symbolize in On the Sidewalk Bleeding?

Gang identity and loss of individuality

What is the main theme of On the Sidewalk Bleeding?

Identity vs. Labels; Society’s indifference

What literary device is used when Andy removes his jacket before dying?

Symbolism

What point of view is On the Sidewalk Bleeding written in?

Third-person limited

What is the climax of On the Sidewalk Bleeding?

Andy realizes he wants to be known as himself, not a gang member

How does On the Sidewalk Bleeding end?

Andy dies, and the cop only sees him as a Royal, not as Andy

Who is the main character selected in The Lottery?

Tessie Hutchinson

What type of conflict is in The Lottery?

Man vs. Society and Man vs. Fate

What does the black box symbolize in The Lottery?

Tradition and death

What is the main theme of The Lottery?

Blind obedience to tradition

What literary device is used when Tessie says “It isn’t fair”?

Irony

What point of view is The Lottery written in?

Third-person objective

What is the climax of The Lottery?

Tessie draws the marked paper

How does The Lottery end?

Tessie is stoned to death by the villagers

Who is the main character in The Landlady?

Billy Weaver

What type of conflict is in The Landlady?

Man vs. Man and Man vs. Unknown

What does the tea represent in The Landlady?

Poison and false hospitality

What is the main theme of The Landlady?

Appearances can be deceiving

What literary device is used when Billy recognizes the guestbook names?

Foreshadowing

What point of view is The Landlady written in?

Third-person limited

What is the climax of The Landlady?

Billy realizes the guestbook names are familiar and never left

How does The Landlady end?

It’s implied that Billy is her next victim

Who is the main character in Lamb to the Slaughter?

: Mary Maloney

What type of conflict is in Lamb to the Slaughter?

Man vs. Man and Man vs. Society

What does the frozen leg of lamb symbolize in Lamb to the Slaughter?

Irony and unexpected power

What is the main theme of Lamb to the Slaughter?

Justice, revenge, and deception

What literary device is used when the police eat the murder weapon?

Irony

What point of view is Lamb to the Slaughter written in?

Third-person limited

What is the climax of Lamb to the Slaughter?

Mary kills Patrick with the frozen lamb leg

How does Lamb to the Slaughter end?

The police unknowingly eat the murder weapon