5 Questions
What does the old lady's positive disposition in the story help us look at?
Luck as a matter of perspective
Where does Timmie Willie find himself when he wakes up in the city?
In a party
What happens when Timmie Willie invites his friend to the village?
Something similar happens
What does the fact that humans have been living without cities or villages for most of history imply?
Both village and city life are recent developments
What does Timmie Willie's return to his home signify?
His inability to bear the city life
Study Notes
Characteristics of a Short Story
- Concerned with a single effect conveyed in one or a few significant episodes or scenes.
- Encourages economy of setting and concise narrative.
- Omits complex plots, focusing on character disclosure through action and dramatic encounters.
- Characters are seldom fully developed.
Judging a Short Story
- Despite its limited scope, a short story is judged by its ability to provide a complete or satisfying treatment of its characters and subject.
Example of a Short Story: "The Bogey Beast" by Flora Annie Steel
- The story is about a woman who finds a pot of treasure on the road while returning from work.
- The treasure keeps changing as she takes it home.
Learn about the art of crafting a short story in English. Understand the impact of focusing on a single theme or character, and the importance of concise narration. Explore the development of characters and captivating plots within the limited scope of a short story.
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