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In this section, you will practice analyzing and understanding the different elements found in short stories and narratives.
Begin by looking through the example annotation and analysis provided for "Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy, written in 1885.
Next use one or more of the short stories below to develop your own annotation and analysis skills. Remember that you can use the resources on the Reading Strategies and Literary Terms page to help you!
Example Analysis
Example Analysis
"Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy, 1885 (4 pages)
"Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy, 1885 (4 pages)
A King of a mighty empire searches for the answer to three questions that have perplexed his mind. Will he find his answers? Or will his search be in vain?
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Other Short Stories
Other Short Stories
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, 1905 (6 pages)
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, 1905 (6 pages)
James and Della prepare for Christmas as they understand the true meaning of gift-giving.
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"Araby" by James Joyce, 1914 (6 pages)
"Araby" by James Joyce, 1914 (6 pages)
The narrator, an unnamed young boy living in Dublin, who tends to spend most of his time by himself, receives an invitation from the sister of his friend Mangan to visit Araby, the Dublin Bazaar, together. The boy waits impatiently for the day of Araby.
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"A Little Journey" by Ray Bradbury, 1951 (8 pages)
"A Little Journey" by Ray Bradbury, 1951 (8 pages)
Mrs. Bellows, a little old lady, is on a spiritual search for God. She comes across an ad by a Mr. Thirkell who promises a journey to God and back from Mars for a small fee. She joins the mission without a second thought. Is this a scam? Or will Mrs. Bellows be able to see and speak with God?
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"The Diamond Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant, 1884 (10 pages)
"The Diamond Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant, 1884 (10 pages)
Mathilde, a young beautiful lady, is living a difficult life in poverty and wishes for a life of luxury and delicacies. Her wish becomes a reality for one night at a ball, where she loses a very expensive borrowed item. Here begins her descent into lies and trouble.
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