1. Why is this author/work included in the anthology? 2. What does it tell you about society at the time? 3. How does the work reflect the beliefs, life, literary style etc of the author? 4. What are its unique characteristics or what is its literary value? 5. What other works may have influenced its author? 6. Are there any significant symbols or allusions? 7. Are there any unique characterizations or use of setting, theme, irony etc