Chickamagua / BONUS: Under the Lion's Paw
Chickamagua / BONUS: Under the Lion's Paw
1. List (copy using quotation marlos) THREE examples of imagery used by Bierce in the
story. Then explain how the imagery adds to the horror of the story (12 points). Imagery
is defined as descriptions that appeal to one or more of the five senses-
2. Using your examples from the question above, explain why Bierce uses such
graphic language. (5 points)
3. What impact does revealing at the end of the story that the child is a deaf-mute have
on the story? (5 points)
4. Explain how Bierce's backgromd contributes to the story.(5 points)
5. What is Bierce's message in this short story? (5 points)
6. Identify this story as realism, regionalism, naturalism or a blend . Smport with
examples from the story (12 points). See the linked documents in the lesson to help
you decide.
7. Give an example of irony found in this story. (5 points)BONUS:
Read the short story "Under the Lion's Paw' and write a paragraph explaining how the
story fits into the definition of Naturalism- Your paragraph should be about 200 words-
Discussion assignments are graded based on the content of your discussion as well as
your correct use of the grammar and mechanics of standard English.