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149: “The Martyr” by Mary Gordon
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In this episode, we discuss “The Martyr” by Mary Gordon. What can we learn from this story of a character trying to remember and understand their brother? How does foreshadowing structure the unfolding of the story and our understanding of the characters? How does hindsight help shape the unfolding of the narrator’s telling of the story?
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153 episodes
Manage episode 474616619 series 2818381
If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast
In this episode, we discuss “The Martyr” by Mary Gordon. What can we learn from this story of a character trying to remember and understand their brother? How does foreshadowing structure the unfolding of the story and our understanding of the characters? How does hindsight help shape the unfolding of the narrator’s telling of the story?
For daily writing tips, industry news, and great short fiction, join our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/napleswritersworkshop
You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter at http://www.napleswritersworkshop.com
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