Max Apple

"Vegetable Love"


1 Apple's story may be read as satire. What characteristics of satire does it possess? What is it satirizing?

2 At the center of the story is Ferguson's love for Annette. How is "Vegetable Love" a commentary on love and relationships?

3 Discuss Apple's use of section breaks. How does Apple use the breaks to structure his story?


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