ENG1501 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024
Section A: Reflective essay: The Short Story (Unit 3) Now that you have worked through Unit 3 (The Short Story) in the study guide, write a reflective essay of 250 – 350 words in which you discuss how this section of the work resonated with your own pe...
Write a reflective essay of 250 – 350 words discussing your personal experiences or memories
and insights gained from studying the short story section. Reflect on the following questions:
1. Do you like reading fiction? Have you read short stories before this module? Do you
have a favorite short story? If so, provide the title and author.
2. Which sections in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or insightful? Be specific,
quote from the section, and provide page references.
3. Which sections in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to understand? Be
specific, quote from the section, and provide page references.
Section B: 'A Matter of Taste' – Alex La Guma
Answer each of the following questions with a paragraph (10-15 lines each):
1. Comment on the spatial setting described on the first page of the story (p.428),
explaining how it contributes to the theme of poverty.
2. How does the author use physical description and dialogue to create a vivid portrayal of
Chinaboy's character on the first page of the story?
3. Discuss two incidents from the story that show people can still be humane towards each
other even though they are poor.
4. Explain how humor is used as a coping mechanism against limited food resources.
5. How is the theme of the desire for a better life developed in this short story?
Bonus Question (Optional)
Write an introduction or plot outline/summary of a short story you have written or an event in
your life that would make a good short story. This section can earn you five bonus marks.
Section A: Reflective Essay
Reflective Essay: The Short Story
I have always enjoyed reading fiction, finding it a wonderful escape into different worlds and
perspectives. Before this module, I had read several short stories, with “The Lottery” by Shirley
Jackson being my favorite due to its surprising and thought-provoking nature. Working through
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