Guests of the Nation | Essays and Criticism
- Duty and Personal Responsibility
In the following essay, the author discusses the theme of duty and personal responsibility in ‘‘Guests of the Nation.’’
- Narrative Structure in Guests of the Nation
In the following essay, Peterson discusses the narrative structure and interpersonal relationships in ‘‘Guests of the Nation.’’
- The Theme of Hidden Powers:
Fate vs. Human Responsibility in Guests of the Nation
In the following essay, Renner explores the conflict between duty and humanity in ‘‘Guests of the Nation,’’ arguing that the underlying question in the story is ‘‘whether one is driven along by an irresistible destiny or can take a hand in the chances of life. . . .’’
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