Read this short story:
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200309/stuckey-french
Respond to these questions on your blog when you're finished reading:
1. What are some of the conflicts in this story? How are these conflicts developed by Stuckey-French?
2. Find two quotes that develop the characterization of either the main character or his family. Explain how these examples add to the characterization.
3. How does Stuckey-French create suspense in this story?
4. Pick out two parts/elements of the story that you find particularly strong. Why do you think these parts are strong? What is Stuckey-French doing to make these parts work for the reader?
5. Mudlavia is a real place in Indiana with a real history. Do some internet research and find out what you can, and then answer the following: how does Stuckey-French use real stories to create her fiction? How can we, as writers, use real stories in a fictional way?
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