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lulushang
lulushang
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In “Indian Camp,” what is the effect of the young husband’s death on Nick Adams?

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Posted by lulushang on Monday December 15, 2008 at 10:00 PM and tagged with characters, death, effect, indian camp, nick adams.

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  1. ms-mcgregor Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

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    Nick is curious. He cannot understand the difference between his father's reaction and that of the husband. But the reader can understand that Nick's when Nick's father says the woman's screams have no effect on him, he is totally ignoring the feelings of the woman's husband who loves his wife and cannot stand to hear her scream. Nick simply asks questions about sickness, childbirth and death. Then he goes outside and, showing his immaturity, "feels secure in the feeling that he will never die."

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    Posted by ms-mcgregor on Tuesday December 16, 2008 at 8:25 AM

  2. popsmcgill
    popsmcgill

    I like Ms Mc's answer. Other things to think about:

    EH shows Uncle George to be a coward. Read "Three Shots" which originally was a single story with "Indian Camp". EH does not like his uncle who would not lend financial support to Dr. H.

    Suicide and untimely death are two big Hem themes. When I teach EH short stories, I use  Indian Camp, The Short Happy..., and Cap of the World.

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    Posted by popsmcgill on Wednesday December 17, 2008 at 1:52 AM