Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
"Midnight Mass"
1
In the introduction to the story, the editors claim, "the simple surface of this story both evokes and conceals a deeper tale of misunderstood possibilities and squandered lives." Discuss this statement in relation to the story.
2
Examine the narrative voice in the story.
3
Discuss the novel's use of paintings, icons of Saints, and other forms of art in the story.
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