Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ650272
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Teaching Conflict in Short Fiction.
McKenna, John J.
Eureka Studies In Teaching Short Fiction, v1 n1 p5-12 Fall 2000
Describes a balloon metaphor exercise to help students to discover the true dynamics of literary conflict in short fiction. Considers conflict in literary characters, conflict for Artisans and Rationals, and conflict for Guardians and Idealists. Discusses stories with successful resolution of conflict, stories with explosive release of conflict, and stories with stalemated conflict. (SG)
Descriptors: Characterization, Class Activities, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Metaphors, Moral Values, Short Stories
Loren Logsdon, Humanities Division, Eureka College, 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530-1500.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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