Which of these themes matches each of the stories you have read in this unit?:
• religion and faith
• community and responsibility
• the American dream
• disillusionment of man
• the meaning of freedom
• the journey to identity
The stories we've read in this unit are:
• In Another Country by Ernest Hemingway
• The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck
• The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison
• Why, You Reckon? by Langston Hughes
• The Mending Wall by Robert Frost
• Babylon Revisited by F. Scott Fitzgerald
I think the theme of Why, You Reckon? is the disillusionment of man and the theme of the Mending Wall is community and responsibility but I'm not too sure what the other themes of the other stories are
To determine the themes of the other stories, we can analyze the content and events of each story. Here's how you can identify the themes for the remaining stories:
1. In Another Country by Ernest Hemingway:
- Read the story carefully and identify the main conflicts and issues discussed.
- Consider the emotions and experiences of the characters.
- Ask yourself what broader concepts or ideas are being explored.
- Based on your analysis, determine which theme best encapsulates the story.
2. The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck:
- Analyze the central character's experiences and emotions.
- Consider the symbols and motifs present in the story.
- Pay attention to the societal and cultural context in which the story takes place.
- Identify the main idea or question the story poses.
- Match the story to the theme that aligns most closely with its content.
3. The Black Ball by Ralph Ellison:
- Examine the plot, characters, and setting of the story.
- Consider the themes addressed in Ellison's other works, as he often explores similar ideas.
- Look for recurring motifs or symbols that may help identify the underlying theme.
- Connect the story's events and messages to broader concepts or ideas.
4. Babylon Revisited by F. Scott Fitzgerald:
- Read the story closely, noting the main conflicts and character development.
- Consider Fitzgerald's other works and the themes he frequently explores.
- Pay attention to the historical and cultural context of the story.
- Identify overarching concepts or ideas that the story addresses.
By following these steps and using your own analysis, you can determine the most appropriate theme for each story. Remember, different readers may interpret themes differently, so it's important to support your choices with evidence from the texts.