Short Stories

The poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" was written by Sara Teasdale, not Ray Bradbury. Bradbury actually borrowed the title for his short story from Teasdale's poem. So, in a nutshell, Teasdale is the poet you're looking for, not Bradbury.

"The Story of The Heart of Summer" by Danton Remoto is about a young boy named Mick who spends his summer vacation in the province with his grandmother. During his time there, he develops a friendship with a local boy named Boy Samson. The story explores themes of friendship, adolescence, and the joys of summer in the countryside.

James Dunne, the ex-burglar, is now a respectful jeweler in Brampton, who is recognized by a prisoner. The latter keeps blackmailing him to the extent that he is unable to afford it. Feeling desperate, he breaks into Richard Strong's house, robs his gold ornaments and is forced to kill him for his own safety. Returning home, James finds out that he has left one of his gloves in the murder scene. To find the glove, he goes back to the room where he has killed Mr. Strong with a knife. There, he finds Mr. Strong's son waiting for him with a gun in his hand. On their way to the police station, he goes to his house to get an overcoat. To his astonishment, he finds the missing glove there.

Ah, "The Rain Came" by Grace Ogot is a beautiful story that explores themes of tradition, culture, and the impact of change. It paints a vivid picture of a community facing drought and the struggles they endure. As you read this story, let the emotions and imagery flow over you like a gentle rain, reminding you of the resilience and strength found in unity and tradition.

In the story "The Wedding Dance" by Amador Daguio, the point of view is primarily third-person omniscient. This means that the narrator is not a character in the story and has access to the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. The omniscient point of view allows the reader to gain insights into the motivations and emotions of both Awiyao and Lumnay, the main characters, as well as other characters in the story. This narrative perspective helps to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships and cultural dynamics depicted in the story.

it mainly deals with the different and unjust treatment rendered to girls in a middle class Indian family. it deals with gender discrimination. the protagonist is the 9 year old girl and she has been given so much unimportance that even her name isn't mentioned in the story. she is always very insecure and nervous but also has a rebellious streak in her due to which she gets her point across to the others!the desensitized mother is very unsympathetic and thinks that girls do not have their own identity and come after boys despite her also being a female!

Transparent Sun by Linda T Casper is a short story that came out in 1963. The short story is commonly found with her other short stories in a single book form. The book attracts many younger readers.

... the only beauty i knew, old woman swamp.

...a knot of cruelty borne by the stream of love...

...our blood sometimes bears the seed of our destruction...

...pride is a wonderful, terrible thing...

Sure thing, sweetheart. Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Cinderella who was treated like garbage by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attended the royal ball and caught the eye of Prince Charming. After a magical night, she fled the palace at midnight, leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince searched the kingdom to find the mysterious maiden, and when he found Cinderella, they lived happily ever after. The end.

In the story "The Grave Grass Quivers," Eli Goble's "gift" to the community is ironic because it is initially perceived as a positive contribution due to his ability to predict deaths. However, this gift ultimately brings fear and unease to the community as they realize the implications of his predictions. The irony lies in the fact that a gift meant to bring comfort and closure ends up causing distress and paranoia among the townspeople.

Makoto wanted to fulfill his ambitions because he desired success, recognition, and personal growth. He was motivated by a strong sense of purpose and determination to achieve his goals and make a meaningful impact in his life.

The main antagonist in "The Scent of Apples" by Bienvenido Santos can be seen as the protagonist's internal struggle with his conflicted feelings about his identity and his experiences living in America. There isn't a clear external antagonist in the traditional sense, as the story focuses more on the protagonist's inner turmoil and sense of displacement.

The husband was going to kill his wife but later on, she kills his husband because she knew he was going to kill her.(She took all the ammos out from her husband's gun the night before they go on a travel.)

The theme of the story "My Father Goes to Court" by Carlos Bulosan centers on the challenges faced by Filipino immigrants in America, particularly the struggles for dignity, respect, and justice in a foreign land. The story highlights the sacrifices made by immigrant parents for the welfare of their children and the desire for social acceptance and equality in a society that often discriminates against them. Ultimately, it portrays the universal theme of the human quest for belonging and recognition.

Oh, dude, "Aaron's Gift" is set in the present time period. Like, it's not like a historical piece or a futuristic sci-fi thing. It's just chilling in the here and now, living its best short story life. So, no need to dust off your history books or fire up the time machine for this one.

The climax is when Phoenix is confronted with the hunter and he points his gun at her, but she is not afraid and he sense this about her and lower his gun and helps her up from the ground. She is older and wiser than he is.

The exposition of "The Lady Chang" by Marjorie Clark introduces the main characters, setting, and background information essential to understanding the story. In the exposition, we learn about Lady Chang, a wealthy and influential woman, and her husband Lord Chang, as well as their lavish lifestyle and the society they are a part of. The story sets the stage for the conflict that will arise and drive the narrative forward.

The story shows how living in the city and living in the province can be different in so many ways. And Maria and Leon being able to set those aside shows just how much they love and care for each other, and the two of them being able to adjust and surpass the trials, like Maria wanting the approval of Leon's father.

The theme of "Backfire" by Shirley Tappin revolves around karma or retribution. It highlights how the consequences of one's actions, particularly deceit and betrayal, can come back to haunt them in unexpected ways. The story emphasizes the idea that what goes around, comes around.

If this is for Ms. Yu's English exam, you're screwed.

In Chinua Achebe's story "Marriage is a Private Affair," the falling action occurs after the climax and involves the resolution of the central conflict between Nnaemeka and his father, Okeke. During the falling action, the consequences of the conflict are revealed as the characters come to terms with their differences and find a way to move forward. This section of the story typically leads to the conclusion and the resolution of the story's main conflicts.

When Patrick Maloney drains his drink in one swallow. The author actually says this is unusual. Another time is when Mary is practicing in front of the mirror before going to the grocer's. The indicates that she is preparing an alibi.

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She asked him to go to the sitting-room after unpacking because she wanted him to sign the sign in book, as it was part of the law. Then she poisoned his tea, like she did to Mr Temple and Mr Mulholland, to stuff him.

There is a boy and he lives with his mother, father and sister. Although, his father makes no contributions to the family. He is always busy with his work and never eats at the dinner table with his family. He socially abuses his family, especially his son. He is not involved with their lives. He has no idea what baseball team his son even plays on. The son has become so distant to his father that he has gone to a neighbors to ask for help on a father, son project because he is to afraid to ask his father. The boy soon has a banquet where fathers are expected to attend. The father dreads the event in advance already. He only attends because his wife forces him too. He drinks a load of alcohol before the event, trying to drain his stress. Once he reaches the event he is drunk and completely humiliates his son. He falls over and pushes his son around, unaware. His son is so embarrassed and will not even accept his father's insincere apology. The story has a sad ending, but states a genuine moral.