31 pages 1 hour read

Alice Munro

How I Met My Husband

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1974

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Essay Topics

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What use does Munro make of omission and ambiguity and why do these elements act against narratives that oppress women? Examine at least three examples from the text.

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Do a close reading of Alice Kelling’s character. To what extent does Munro elicit sympathy for this woman? How does this change the story’s portrayal of Edie, by comparison?

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What role do social class and class tension play in Munro’s story? How does she disrupt class-based stereotypes? Cite at least five examples from the text.

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