Read the story "The Far and Near" by Thomas Wolfe on page 67 in your American Short Stories anthology.
From the list below, choose two perspectives from which to describe the feelings and events of meeting that takes place at the end of the story.
- The mother
- The daughter
- The train conductor
- A neighbor or bystander who watched the meeting but was not involved
Part A: For each perspective you choose, create 1 to 2 paragraphs describing the thoughts and feelings that each character may be feeling. In each case, use first person point-of-view ("I") as though the event happened to you and you are the character you selected.
Part B: Write one paragraph to show how changing perspectives changes the story. Discuss why authors might choose to use shifting perspectives to tell a story. Use details from the story to support your position.