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"The Cathedral"Discuss the significance of the Cathedral. Why is it important to the story?
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Analyze the character of the narrator. Is he a reliable or unreliable narrator? What does he reveal about himself, and how does his character change in the story?
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Discuss Chandler's treatment of relationships.
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"A Small Good Thing" Examine the introductory paragraph and analyze how Carver sets up the baker's character, Ann's character, and the relationship that ensues.
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Explain the significance of the baker.
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Examine the concept of the "compression of language" and relate it to Carver's style.
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"What We Talk About When We Talk About Love" Analyze how Carver uses dialogue and point of view.
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Compare all four perspectives on love, and relate these perspectives to the characters' relationships with each other.
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Discuss Carver's use of language in this story and connect it with the Author's Perspective on "Commonplace but Precise Language."
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