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This wiki is a gathering place for information, perceptions and resources on the short stories and plays in our English 102 book. Follow the directions in Canvas (and in class) to get started. Remember to choose a story or play that your classmates have not yet selected. After entries have been posted, use this wiki to browse stories and plays to find texts to compare or to find stories on a topic you are interested in.

List of Stories
Student sample: Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin Barn Burning Nicholas K. The Birthmark Marisa S. nature vs. science, love and beauty, ethics, power and technology, "playing god". The Bridegroom Kayleen Y. homosexuality, denial, society standards, old world traditions and family. The Day it Happened Kaley C. strength, love, fear of abuse, heartache, and pride. Dead Men's Path Garrett N. Evacuation Order No. 19 Kassandra C. Money, loneliness, hot weather, secrets, love Everyday Use Matt N. A Good Man is Hard to Find Kevin S. Family, vacation, murder, outlaws, crime, religion, and death I Stand Here Ironing Rebecca B. Childhood, Motherhood, Family, School, Beauty, Regret Love in L.A. Madison N. 1.) Life aspirations  2.) Romance 3.) Materialism 4.) Privilege 5.) Pursuit of happiness The Love of My Life Rikki P  Love, Mistakes, Consequences, Death, and Grieving.  M Butterfly Jessica H. My Kid's Dog Alexandria L. stubborn love, anything for his kids, does right by his morals Nuit of the Living Dead  Silina M. Othello Alexander H. Salvation  David R. Spunk Sydney Dancer Second-hand World Christian C. There Will Come Soft Rains Spencer U.  Future, Science, Emptiness, Faithfulness, and Destruction.  The Things They Carried  Madison H. war, death, military, Vietnam, grief, love, emotional baggage, and desires. Time Flies Nikolaus R.  Grief, Love, Fame, Not Living Up To Ones Standard, Father & Son Relations, and Genocide  What We Talk About When We Talk About Love Chrystal N. The Year of Silence Taylor D. the significance of silence, community values, technology, peacefulness, trivial matters, and the value of senses The Yellow Wallpaper Dylan S.
 * Religion
 * Denial
 * Ashamed
 * Sinners
 * Saved from sin
 * Traumatic Events
 * Recovery
 * Distractions

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