Day 18: Comrades

Question: In what ways is the title of the short story ironic and how does that irony manifest in the short story itself?

Please be sure that you identify why the title is ironic and also make sure you address its greater significance (think about some of the contrasts present in the story).

Tweet-Essay in 6 slides:

Rules ... you get 6 slides. Each slide can contain no more than 140 characters (spaces count), that doesn't include text evidence. But it DOES include claim and analysis. Pictures are encouraged as long as they're appropriate. Text/twitter speak is ok, too. Again, just be appropriate. No usage of abbreviations that imply profanity.

Slide 1: Intro/Thesis

Slide 2: Argument #1

Slide 3: Argument #2

Slide 4: Argument #3

Slide 5: Conclusion/Big Picture connection

Slide 6: bonus side ... can be used at any point in the presentation

45 minutes to prepare ... then we present

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Discussion

1. What happens on a literal level in Comrades?
2. Find words or specific passages that convey the irony in the text.
3. What is the point of view—what are the effects of that?
4. In what way is the woman, Hattie, conflicted?
5. What does she understand about the young men and why?
6. What does she NOT understand about the young men and why?  What does this suggest to us about the sympathizers in Apartheid SA?
7. What are the greatest differences between them that separate them?
8. What is the significance of the title?