A Map of Tripoli, 1967 | Essays and Criticism

  • Senseladen Prose

    In this essay, Sanderson examines how Wetzel uses senseladen prose to create a vivid setting for her short story and to delineate the choice Carla must make between her previous life and a new life.

  • The Pre-Feminist Period

    In this essay, Norvell discusses how the characters in Wetzel’s story reflect the pre-feminist period in which the story is set.

  • Wetzel's Story in Relation to the Middle Eastern Conflict

    In this essay, Johnson considers Wetzel’s story in relation to the longstanding Middle Eastern conflict.