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In answer to the Best American Short Stories Opinion Question:

My favorite short story was "Into Silence". There is a lot about this story that is left unclear: Janey's relationship with the man, why he came to their family, how Janey's mother died. I liked it though because of the historical-ness of it. There's a lot to do with society and how it looks down on people who are different. There was a lot of racism, and Janey's mother gets upset with her for visiting the black woman's home, saying that it "just doesn't look good". It also illuminates how set apart Janey is because of her deafness. There were very few people that she could actually hold a conversation with. Everyone looked at her like she was different. This story really made me want to go learn sign language. It was definitely my favorite. I didn't like many of the other stories. I don't feel like any of these sex and drug stories is really the "best" of american short stories. if they are, that's kind of sad.

Independent Shakespeare Play---Opinion Question

Since all of you read a different Shakespeare play over the summer, we will be writing a paper during the first few weeks of school about a particular literary aspect or purpose from your Independent Shakespeare play.  For our discussion about your independent play, I would like for you to choose either a favorite character, quote/dialogue, plot element, literary technique (etc.), and explain why it was your favorite.  Would you recommend your play to the rest of the class?  Why or why not? 

The Best American Short Stories 2010---Opinion Question

After reading The Best American Short Stories 2010, what in your opinion is the best of the "best" stories?  Why?  Were you able to find any deeper meaning or patterns in your favorite story or did you enjoy for another reason?