Saturday, March 24, 2012

In “Indian Camp,” what is the effect of the young husband’s death on Nick Adams?Thank you very much

I like Ms Mc's answer. Other things to think about:

EH shows Uncle George to be a coward. Read "Three Shots" which originally was a single story with "Indian Camp". EH does not like his uncle who would not lend financial support to Dr. H.

Suicide and untimely death are two big Hem themes. When I teach EH short stories, I use  Indian Camp, The Short Happy..., and Cap of the World.

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