Writings of Parker and Bambara
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Dorothy Parker's "The Standard of Living" and Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" are contrasted.
Compare and contrast Parker's and Bambara's use of style. How do they differ and why?
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How well do you come to know the young women in Parker's story? What is their style? How do they dress, act, and talk?
Parker was known for her sharp tongue and malicious wit. Do these show in the style of this story? Why or why not?
In Bambara's work, we see the children from uptown through the eyes of one of their own. How does this point of view shape the story as a whole?
How does the tough street language that the narrator and her friends speak differ from the genteel middle-class language used by other authors? What distinctive features do you recognize? Do you find the language offensive? Why or why not?
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As you examine how well do you come to know the young women in Parker's story, I feel like they are a bit detached. I do not feel like I want to know them because of their fake, pretentious style. They seem to embody and exude insincerity.
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