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Cathedral, By Raymond Carver (1983)

Cathedral, By Raymond Carver (1981)

Rating: 7.8/10


    This was the most typical story that I've read so far. It entails a very moral and positive conclusion, which limits the readers to share their own opinion. Unlike themes that talk of reflection of society or vague complexity of reality, moral lessons like <Cathedral> have a clear answer sheet. It's like an undeniable fact that everyone has agreed upon. But one part that gave a little space for readers to enjoy and discuss was Carver's own style of writing with his use of literary devices. This was also typical a bit, since Carver chose to use some irony and proceed with the story in a very casual tone. But I believe some religious elements and the smooth transition of the husband realizing the theme is the reason why people enjoy this story. Therefore I give 7.8 out of 10, not a 7.

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The Tower, By Marghanita Laski (1955)

The Tower, By Marghanita Laski (1955) Rating: 9/10 This was probably the only story that I read multiple times with much depth. In the case of other stories, I usually stick to the analysis that the majority of people make about the story. But for <The Tower>, through reading it over and over, I think I came up with my own analysis. As I mentioned in my team presentation, I thought the major question was"Why did the author end with such a hopeless conclusion, even though this is a feminist story?". From the perspective of the hero's journey, "Why no reward and the elixir?". It might be interpreted that the hero has failed, that her challenge was meaningless. Was that what Laski wanted the readers to take from her story? I believe not. Finding the hidden message that when we gather help and cooperate we'll be able to see the sunset, instead of misunderstanding that the sunset doesn't exist. This is the key interpretation that I thought of, and throu...
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James Joyce vs Anton Chekhov

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The Student, By Anton Chekhov (1894)

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