WELCOME TO THE ELEMENTS OF FICTION PROJECT

When you blog about any of the short stories, you can discuss characterization, the plot, the theme, or anything you liked about the story. If someone else has posted on a story already, you can choose to respond to their post with comments, or create a totally new post.

When writing a new post make sure you put the name of the story and some details (theme, character names, etc.) in the "Labels" box at the bottom. This "tags" the post so it's easier to find later. If you have questions (and I'm sure some of you will) just ask. Also, don't forget to write your first name and the first letter of your last name at the end of your posts. This will help me give you credit for your work.

I will be reading these every evening ('cause I'm a loser), so be sure to write something insightful or amusing, and always original.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?

I actually really liked this story. If anyone like Arnold came to my house I would never open the door, especially since he was a 30-something year old man trying to look 18. The part that confused me was when she picked up the phone, heard a weird noise, and then just walked outside like she was never afraid of him in the first place. She was trying to stand her ground but then just gave up. I honestly would never have walked out. I would have waited until my family got home even if he said not to. But then again I am not a self absorbed person who thinks she's the best and prettiest, so I wouldn't be in that situation anyways.

Lamb to the Slaughter

"Lamb to the Slaughter" was very dark. It's what Mrs. Parker talked to us about dark humor. It's also very ironic when the policemen are sitting and eating the leg of lamb and wondering where the murder weapon was. They were saying its right under their noses when it literally was. They were eating it. I also think that the wife could have handled the situation a little better instead of killing him. I mean there are so many divorces in the world, and if every wife killed their husband then we would be short half of the world's population.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Clarification of "The Flash"

The plot of "The Flash" is like I saw below; a man walking down the street saying "Sweet Jesus!" He thinks everything is out of order, and nothing is right. He probably needs help. Also, the people need not to be so judgmental.

"The Flash"

In "The Flash" (a tired day and I read the shortest story possible) the plot of the story goes in chronological order. The man who is telling it wasn't named, but he is the protagonist of this story. He's really the only one in it except for the people who seem to be milling around.

Sydney S