Topics for Further Study
- Read two additional short stories from Proulx's Close Range and compose an essay that compares and contrasts their central themes.
- Watch the film adaptation of the story and create a classroom presentation using film clips to analyze how the filmmaker adapted the text for the screen.
- Research the actions being taken to address hate crimes against homosexuals and write an essay evaluating these measures and their effectiveness.
- Craft a short story or poem titled "If You Can't Fix It You've Got to Stand It," focusing on themes of loss or the internal struggle of facing an unchangeable situation.
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