The Use of Force

by William Carlos Williams

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The Use of Force Questions and Answers

What's the moral of the story "The Use of Force"?

In the the Use of Force, is it justified or unjustified for the doctor to use violence on the girl Mathilda? Why or Why not (3 reasons for each side)

What is the central idea in the short story "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams?

What are three reasons for the point of view used in "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams?

In "The Use of Force," what is the conflict of the story?

What's the setting of "The Use of Force"?

What makes the doctor in "The Use of Force" unsettling to the reader?

What is the tone of "The Use of Force"?

In Williams's "The Use of Force," why is power important for both the doctor and the child?

What are some examples of symbolism in "The Use of Force?"

Why does Mathilda resist the doctor's examination? What is Williams saying about the use of force?

What does "The Use of Force" reveal about the effects of force on both the doctor and the child?

What literary elements and techniques did William Carlos Williams use in "The Use of Force"?

What is the purpose behind William Carlos Williams' short story "The Use of Force"?

What three words describe the setting of "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams?

When does the girl in "The Use of Force" lie to her parents?

In "The Use of Force", what do the doctor's violent moments reveal about his character?

How and why did the parents, child, and doctor use force in "The Use of Force"?

What is the extended metaphor used in "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams?

What is the meaning of the title "The Use of Force"?

In "The Use of Force," did the girl actually have diphtheria?

How and why does the doctor change in "The Use of Force"?

Do the parents in "The Use of Force" trust the doctor, and should they? Why or why not?

In "The Use of Force," why does the doctor identify more with the patient than her parents?

Why is the dialogue in "The Use of Force" not put in quotation marks?

What are some effective examples of details and figurative language in "The Use of Force"?

What types of force are used in "The Use of Force"?

Where is foreshadowing found in "The Use of Force"?

Evaluate the doctor's professionalism in "The Use of Force" and "The Steel Windpipe".

What is the major conflict in "The Use of Force"? What causes it? How is it resolved?

What would be a good thesis statement for a comparative essay, with topics of power and ignorance, on the books "The Use of Force" and "The Giraffe" by Mauro Senesi?

What is at stake in "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams?

What is Mathilda's parents' attitude towards her in "The Use of Force"?

Compare and contrast "The Use of Force" and "The Giraffe".

What are the similar themes in "The Use of Force" and "The Giraffe" by Mauro Senesi?