Perspective on Short Stories

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Part 1: Annotated Bibliography
Pushkin, A. (n.d.). The Stationmaster.
This article is a short story about the tragic fate of a stationmaster who loses the meaning of life and dies following the demise of her daughter. The protagonist has pride and happiness in raising his daughter, Dunia. Having studied the Biblical parable of the prodigal son from pictures, the stationmaster constantly thinks that misfortune can happen to her missing daughter. These thoughts become disastrous for him, resulting in his death. I selected this article because it has important lessons in life. The story in it teaches readers to respect parents and value them while they are alive. The article supports my understanding of the story. Therefore, I agree with its perspective on the story.
Hawthorne, N. (n.d.). Young Goodman Brown.
This article narrates the story of a young man, Goodman Brown, who leaves his wife Faith to travel into a nearby forest one night. While there, he observes some religious members performing a demonic ritual. Dazed, Goodman returns home and loses trust in everyone. I chose this article because reveals the dark side of human nature. The article can be used to demonstrate that not every believer is holy or faithful. It reinforces my understanding of the story. The article also makes me see the story in a new way due to the shocking revelation in it.
Poe, E. (n.d.). The Cask of Amontillado. 68-72.
This article tells the story of Montressor, a nobleman seeking revenge on Fortunato, a fellow nobleman who insulted him severely. Mentressor takes advantage of Fortunato’s love for wine, lures him into his cellar, and chains him, leading to his death. I chose this article because it tells the truth about humans. The article demonstrates that anyone can seek retribution when they feel wronged. It reinforces my understanding of the story. I agree with the perspective of this article on the story.
Irving, W. (n.d.). Rip Van Winkle. 768-785.
The article is about Rip Van Winkle, a Dutch-American villager in colonial America, who wanders off into the forests to escape his nagging wife, meets mysterious Dutchmen, imbibes their strong leaker, and falls deeply asleep. He wakes twenty years later to a different world, discovering that the American Revolution has occurred. I chose this article because of the moral