Plot and Structure

Each of the short stories we read this week approached plot and structure in a unique fashion. "How I Met My Husband" by Alice Munro was told in a nostalgic tone with an older woman reflecting on her past experiences. The story addresses social issues and points out a few hypocritical activities that the characters partake in. The second short story "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri, is told in the present by a character. This story uses irony to prove a point and to show striking contrast between characters. The final story, "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner is told by the townspeople or an outside narrator. This makes it so the reader can only learn bits and pieces about the character and has to put the puzzle together in the end. This type of structure increases suspense and keeps the reader interested until the twist at the end of the story. Each of these stories had a different approach to plot and structure but they were each successful in conveying the purpose.