A Silver Dish | Topics for Further Study

Woody is divided between the religions of his father and mother, who are, respectively, Jewish and Christian. Explain the central event of “A Silver Dish” to a rabbi or minister and record the advice that they would give to a young person who witnesses a parent committing a crime.

Many YMCAs, including the one in Evanston, Illinois, that is mentioned in the story, have rooms to rent. Contact one near you and find out their policies: who rents their rooms, how much they charge, and what reservation policies are followed.

Woody and his father have a bond that Morris...

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