Southern Gothic

Question 1

In this passage, Shiftlet presents himself as .

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emotionally sensitive

Question 2

How is the simile used to develop Mr. Shiftlet’s Southern gothic character?

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The image emphasizes Mr. Shiftlet’s experience in an uncaring world.

Question 3

How does this example of irony help develop the character of Mr. Shiftlet?

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It shows that despite his immoral actions toward Lucynell, he doesn’t think he’s part of the “slime.”

Question 4

Which two things are being compared in the last sentence?

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words and buzzards

Question 5

Based on the story’s outcome and this passage, why is the statement “I wouldn’t give her up for nothing on earth” ironic?

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Mrs. Crater means she wouldn’t give Lucynell up for anything, but in reality she does give Lucynell up for nothing.

Question 6

In this passage, Shiftlet presents himself as .

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emotionally sensitive

Question 7

How does this example of irony help develop the character of Mr. Shiftlet?

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It shows that despite his immoral actions toward Lucynell, he doesn’t think he’s part of the “slime.”

Question 8

What makes this passage ironic?

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Mr. Shiftlet talks about the importance of family, but he has just left his wife at a roadside diner.

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