In his story "Death in the Woods," Sherwood Anderson observes one woman's life and thereby gains a greater appreciation for his own. ... Following our encounter with the husband and son, Anderson flashes back to the woman's youth in an abusive foster home, as well as a short courtship and brief marriage to an equally cruel husband. ... Once again, Anderson symbolizes the all-important cycle of life and the difference the old woman has made in the lives of others. ...

• Word Count: 1037
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Phillip Sipiora has written that this story is closely related Sherwood Anderson's "Up in Michigan." ... He went into detail on how Hemingway was not creative in writing this book compared to Anderson. ...

• Word Count: 726
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School