“Teenage Wasteland”
- How does the title relate to the story?
- What type of narrative point-of-view does Anne Tyler use in this story?
- How does the narrator describe the son at the opening? How does this description relate to Daisy’s (the mother’s) opinion of her son, Donny? What does she learn about her son?
- How do the actions of the characters—e.g. Daisy, Matt, Amanda, Donny, Mr. Lanham, Cal, Miss Evans--give us insight on motivations and what kind of people they are?
- Who are the opposing characters in the story?
- Who is to blame for the outcome of the story?
- What is the meaning of Daisy’s vision at the end of the story?
“Greasy Lake”
Journal #2 Writing Prompt:
Explain how T.C. Boyle in "Greasy Lake" uses setting to do more than create a realistic place for his characters to occupy. Analyze the setting and explain how it represents aspects of the characters' lives.
Follow-up Questions
- How does the narrator’s point-of-view shape how he sees himself and his friends? On what details does he focus? How does he use exaggeration? What is the effect?
- What is the turning point for the characters?
- How and why do the characters change and the end of the story. What details support the idea they may have changed?
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