The Drunkard

Analyze Thematic elements, including Symbolism,
Irony, Setting, Character, Point of View and Theme:
What details are we given by author?  Are impressions
and descriptions from narrator more illuminating of
that character or his father?  Is his tone or manner
significant?  How are we supposed to view the situation?
Can we trust him to be honest?  How would this story be
different if told from Third Person or from another
character’s Point of View? 

Discuss use of irony.  Does it alter the reader’s perception
of events and characters? 

Describe Characters’ characteristics.  Use detail.  Keep in
mind all impressions one gets from a character’s description,
actions, words and feelings.  What conclusions are we are
supposed to draw? 
                                     
Why is the setting, both time and place, significant?  How
are we supposed to view these characters?  In what setting
would their actions and attitudes be out of place? Why?


Analyze Meaning:
Is there more than one message from this story?  Is there more
than one audience?  Who learned what about whom?  Be prepared
to elaborate.  

What other factors should we consider? Who was the drunkard?
There is more than one answer.