Read “The Gilded Six-Bits,” by Zora Neale Hurston.
Questions for Paragraph 2, pick ONE to write your thoughtful reaction.
1.Discuss the various ways in which money is important to the story; consider plot, theme, and symbol.
2.Identify three separate examples of Hurston’s expert and artistic use of African American vernacular (natural speech); for each, explain how the figure of speech or play on words enriches the reader’s understanding of the characters and their culture.
3.Whose baby does Missy May have? Explain your choice and how it impacts the story’s ending and overall impact.
4.How does Hurston handle the story’s sexual content? Cite specific examples, with explanations of her language choices.
Discuss the various ways in which money is important to the story; consider plot, theme, and symbol from the story assigned.
