Shiloh Essays and Criticism

Shiloh | Essays and Criticism

'Shiloh' Revealed
In the following essay, Mason discusses the evolutionary process of writing ''Shiloh " as a story that revealed itself to her slowly.
Introduction to 'Shiloh'
In the essay below, Henningfeld offers a general introduction to "Shiloh."
Mason's 'Shiloh'
In the following excerpt, Cooke explores Norma Jean's quest for growth and change in ' 'Shiloh,'' as well as Mason's use of imagery in the story.
Downhome Feminists in Shiloh and Other Stories
In the following excerpt, Morphew analyses the character Norma Jean Moffitt in "Shiloh" and briefly discusses the function of military imagery in the story.
Minimalism and the American Dream: 'Shiloh' by Bobbie Ann Mason and 'Preservation' by Raymond Carver
In the following excerpt, Henning examines Mason's metaphorical use of details to reveal characters and situations in "Shiloh."
Making Over or Making Off: The Problem of Identity in Bobbie Ann Mason's Short Fiction
In the following excerpts from a longer article about the collection of stories in which "Shiloh" appears, Wilhelm presents his view of the interrelated themes of social change and personal identity in "Shiloh."