How does Hurston handle the story’s sexual content? Cite specific examples, with explanations of her language choices
American Short Story critical brief
- Discuss the various ways in which money is important ; consider plot, theme, and symbol.
- Identify three separate examples of Hurston’s expert and artistic use of African American vernacular (natural speech); for each, explain how the figure of speech or play on words enriches the reader’s understanding of the characters and their culture.
- Whose baby does Missy May have? Explain your choice and how it impacts the story’s ending and overall impact.
- How does Hurston handle the story’s sexual content? Cite specific examples, with explanations of her language choices.