"Tenth of December" Quiz
"Tenth of December" is a collection of darkly comic and compassionate short stories that explore the complexities of human behavior, morality, and the struggle for dignity in contemporary America.
short stories | 272 pages | Published in 2013
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Essay questions
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- Discuss how George Saunders uses humor and satire in 'Tenth of December' to address serious social and ethical issues.
- Analyze the theme of empathy in one or more stories from 'Tenth of December.' How does Saunders encourage readers to empathize with his characters?
- Examine the narrative style and voice in Saunders’s short stories. How does his use of language influence the reader’s perception of his characters and themes?
- In what ways do Saunders’s characters struggle with morality and decision-making? Use specific stories to support your analysis.
- Explore the depiction of class and economic disparity in 'Tenth of December.' How do these issues shape the lives and choices of the characters?
- How does Saunders blend elements of science fiction and realism in his stories? Discuss the effects of this blending on the reader’s experience.
- Discuss the role of family and interpersonal relationships in 'Tenth of December.' How do these relationships drive the narratives?
- How does Saunders depict the concept of heroism in the title story 'Tenth of December'? Is heroism portrayed as attainable, admirable, or problematic?
- Analyze the use of internal monologue and stream-of-consciousness in Saunders’s storytelling. What does this technique reveal about his characters?
- Compare and contrast two stories from the collection in terms of their approach to hope and despair.
- Consider Saunders’s portrayal of technology and its impact on human connection in 'Tenth of December.' What commentary is he making about modern society?
- How does Saunders use setting to reinforce the themes of his stories? Provide examples from at least two stories.
- In what ways do the stories in 'Tenth of December' challenge traditional notions of success and failure?
- Discuss the significance of the collection’s title, 'Tenth of December.' How does it relate to the stories as a whole?
- How do Saunders’s stories address the complexities of mental health and personal trauma?
