“Choices” Short Story

Susan Kerslake – Choices

Questions (due Monday, Jan. 11):

On a separate piece of paper, use full sentences to answer the following:

  1. Identify and explain three instances of foreshadowing that lead up to the accident. Include quotations and page numbers.
  2. Find an example of each type of conflict in the story (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. environment). Briefly describe each conflict.
  3. Describe Peggy’s relationship with Ken before the accident. How does her perception of the relationship change after the accident?
  4. Does Ken show Peggy that he feels any sense of responsibility to her after the accident? Do you think he has any obligation to her? Explain your answer.

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