*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:
- What reason did Miriam give in protest against Max as a suitor?
- 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.
- Do you think Miriam and Sobel will marry? Explain.
- What would be a good sentence that captures the theme of this story?
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