Discussion topic
long and short works of fiction have different
characteristics beyond simply the length of the
work. think of a short story that you like and a
longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you
can use the story and novella from this unit if no
other works come to mind quickly.
discuss the elements of each work that made it
enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form
of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in
making it an enjoyable read? what elements of
fiction were strongest in the work, and how did
they impact your enjoyment of the story?
compare the two works you chose. how are they
representative of short fiction versus longer forms
of fiction?

What is darrow’s main argument and the claims he makes in this excerpt? a. darrow argues that even if the boys are horrible monsters, their deaths will not solve the problems of society; he claims that society wants the boys to be executed because people enjoy watching public executions. b. he argues that the people who should be held responsible for the crime are leopold’s and loeb’s parents since they neglected their sons; he claims that leopold and loeb were jealous of the boy they killed because he had expensive belongings they could not afford. c. darrow argues that the boys should not face the death penalty; he claims they both suffer from mental illnesses that make them unable to tell the difference between a dream and reality. d. he argues that leopold and loeb, particularly dickie loeb, should not be executed; he claims they were teenagers who didn’t have proper adult guidance, so they are not responsible for what they did.