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Class Ground Rules
Read all the assignments before class.
Keep yourself on mute unless called on.
Raise your hands electronically.
Focus your comments only on the question at hand rather than straying to other parts of the story.
Refrain from offering a review of the whole story or jumping to the end.
Discuss the author's story, not your own story.
Try to support your comments by referring to details from the text.
Listen to and respond to others with respect.
"I think that the world is in a dark place and it’s hard to dismiss the lack of connection and trust. I think that all of these characters want to believe in something; they want to feel loved and appreciated.” — Jill McCorkle
READ (at least twice): Jill McCorkle – “Lineman" pp. 16-34.
A telephone lineman reflects on his life and relationships after two failed marriages.
Think About:
Ricky's job as a telephone lineman and its influence on his world view and relationships.
Ricky's family secrets.
Ricky's relationships with his two ex-wives.
Ricky's relationship with his daughter, Amanda.
His longings and regrets.
Listen to Jill McCorkle read and discuss the story "Lineman"
Listen to Jill McCorkle read and discuss the story "Lineman"
Start at 5:39 and continue to the end.
Wichita Lineman
Wichita Lineman
I am a lineman for the county,
And I drive the main road,
Searching in the sun for another overload.
I hear you singing in the wire.
I can hear you thru the whine.
And the Wichita Lineman
Is still on the line.
I know I need a small vacation,
But it don't look like rain.
And if it snows that stretch down south
Won't ever stand the strain.
And I need you more than want you.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman
Is still on the line.
And I need you more than want you.
And I want you for all time.
And the Wichita Lineman
Is still on the line.
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