Discussion
This is a discussion for Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers" and Collier's "The Chaser." You only have to post on one story and must respond to a classmate's post on either story. You must post before you will see the thread to respond to a classmate's post.
Suggestions for Glaspell: How do the men in the story view the women? What is some of the evidence the women use to solve the motive? Why do they not share their findings with the men? Describe the Wright's marriage. What are some of the symbols in the story? How is this a feminist story?
Suggestions for Collier: Why does Alan want a love potion? Why is the love potion so cheap and the glove cleaner expensive? Describe Alan's ideal woman. Why is the story titled "The Chaser"? How is this story a grim, sardonic view of love? What is the literal translation of the old man's last farewell to Alan "au revoir" and how is it significant?
For all discussions: Since the focus of the research paper will be on a theme in one of the short stories, one main topic for discussion should be the theme(s). Other suggestions are examining irony, cynical views of humanity by the authors, symbolism, historical context reflected in the story, social norms, and/or social messages.