Unfortunately, this is exactly what occurs in two famous short stories. ... In Araby and A&P, detail has a large influence when comparing the two stories. ... Because the narration of Updike's A&P is told by a young boy, the words used in description are obviously that of an obsessed teenager boy and his fantasies towards the opposite sex. The mind of the protagonist of the story, Sammy, is focused on the female characters in the story, but mostly on one specific girl. ... Like any other male who is infatuated with someone of the opposite sex, the lead role in Joyce's Araby will ...

• Word Count: 985
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Whilst law is still present in Weller's short stories, a white system of law is forced upon them instead. A clear imbalance of power is portrayed in Weller's stories, particularly in "Fish and Chips". ... Likewise, Weller portrays similar attributes of indigenous people in his short stories. ... In de Heer's film, there are no fences or other barriers to a communal experience, even though the sexes live apart. ... Similarly, Weller includes images of nature in his short stories. ...

• Word Count: 1690
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate