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Essay Topic 1

Choose two stories and write an essay analyzing narrative voice in Paley of The Collected Stories of Grace Paley. Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one story from the collection and write an essay exploring the central purpose of that story. What response do you think Paley hoped to get from her readers? Do you think she was successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write a detailed analysis of tone in Paley's "Faith in a Tree." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.

Essay Topic 4

Read a review of The Collected Stories of Grace Paley. Write an essay about how this review impacted your own views or understanding of the story.

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