Jan 4, 2010

The Night in Question | Topics for Discussion

1. Why is the protagonist of "Mortals" so driven by a desire to wring an admission of deception from Givens?

2. Are B. D.'s and Ryan's fate (or destiny) in "Casualty" inevitable?

3. What are the virtues and vices of the narrator's father in "Powder"?

4. Is Riley's behavior in "The Life of the Body" redeemed by his commitment to literature and the delights of language?

5. What is the appeal of building a jet plane in "Flyboys"?

6. How does Wolff balance sympathy with critical analysis in "The Other Miller"?

7. How effective is Wolff's...