Monday, Oct. 15: "The First Seven Years"

* Open

*Reno's: Poetry Recitation

* Honors

  • Mr. Schwager has a cold.
  • You will continue your study of short fiction today.
  • When I return, we can review what you've covered.
  • I will give you credit for your poetry reading and contest entries when I return, so no need to email me.
  • Today, you will read "The First Seven Years" by Bernard Malamud.
  • After you read this, answer the following questions:
J7:
  1. What reason did Miriam give in protest against Max as a suitor?
  2. The title and subject of this story allude to Jacob and Rachel in Genesis 29 (to "allude" is to call up something from the past; to play on a theme; to refer to a previous story, person, event, etc.). Read Genesis 29, and explain how this story alludes to Genesis 29.
  3. Do you think Miriam and Sobel will marry? Explain.
  4. What would be a good sentence that captures the theme of this story?
HW: Journal 7




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