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textual examples of Literary Devices that prove what we are saying about the meaning or overarching theme(s) of the story.

Purpose: This post will be an exercise in finding textual examples of Literary Devices that prove what we are saying about the meaning or overarching theme(s) of the story. Tasks: Part 1. Choose one of the short stories that we have read so far. Remember that “Everything that Rises Must Converge” was only provided as a model; you must choose one of the other stories to write about: “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience (TM)” “The Paper Menagerie” “Badeye” Part 2. Discuss why and how the story connects with one or two of the themes discussed in Unit 1: Love (filial, maternal/paternal, romantic, or platonic) Alienation/Otherness The American Dream/Nightmare The Quest for Identity/Coming of Age Conformity/Rebellion Use specific details from the text, including the use of irony, metaphor, and symbolism, to support your point. Approach this as preparation for your essay in this Unit.