Bobbie Ann Mason

plot to occur to-there is no available catalyst in which the story may take place in. Not only that, but the setting also fulfills a stylistic purpose-in many cases, the setting of a story gives insight to the reader into other aspects of a story, such as a character 's mindset, a certain instance of foreshadowing, or even to hint to a reader of nuances within the characters or the plot of the story. The setting, in short, is not only a necessary part of the makeup of a story, but is also something that is used to enhance the reader 's enjoyment of the story. The various settings and their significance shown in Bobbie Ann Mason 's Shiloh directly correlates to the tone of Leroy and Norma Jean 's relationship and personal developments throughout the course of the story. To Leroy Moffitt, his hometown is a source of many fond memories, especially those of…

In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason is about a girl name Sam who lives with her uncle who is a veteran from the Vietnam War. The story follows Sam’s journey as she tries to know more about the war in order to connect to her father, who died in the war. Mayson uses every day objects that allows characters in the book to connect to the war. In part one of the book Sam was driving past a family cemetery when she “shot up onto the exit ramp a little too fast, and the tires squeal” (3). An everyday…

Growing up is a part of life and though some may bloom later than others everyone grows up sooner or later. In Bobbie Ann Mason’s “Shiloh,” truck driver Leroy Moffitt is badly injured and suddenly forced to stay at home with Norma Jean, his distant wife. This brings her to the realization that she is no longer happy with where she is. She displays maturation that brings her to a better place and through her drastic self improvements Mason reveals that maturing and moving on are key parts of life…

Relationships are a significant part of an individual’s like. The people that make up those relationships, the kinds or sorts of relationships they are, what those relationships are based (the basis for those relationships). They can make an individual’s life in one way or another. Ways never expected, it can be positive or it can be negative. But either way, it presents one with the ability to learn from it whether there be good or bad consequences that stem from it. It’s something to look back…

Symbolism is a literary device used to represent complex ideas with only a few words. Symbols can have many different meanings as it depends on the reader and their perspective. “Shiloh” is a short story by Bobbie Ann Mason and symbols play a huge role in the story. This story can either be comprehended in the stated view or with the use of recognition and understanding of the symbolisme. This story represents the relationship between two people; Norma Jean and Leroy Moffitt. Birds are able…

Quang H. “Neon” Le ENGL 110 Prof. Gangel Essay. Have To Go My Own Way Bobbie Ann Mason is an American short-story writer and novelist known for her evocation of rural Kentucky Life. She has a distinctive style in writing that is known as "minimalist" -- a stripped-down, unadorned, almost consciously unliterary style (Mason, 230). She has won many awards in writing such as Finalist for Pulitzer Prize for the memoir, "Clear Springs"; Arts and Letters Award for Literature from the American Academy…

Bobbie Ann Mason was born and raised on her parent’s dairy farm in western Kentucky, and many of her stories are set on there. After graduated from high school, Mason went to University of Kentucky for a Bachelor’s Degree; moreover, she earned a Master’s Degree at the State University of New York at Binghamton, and then a doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Mason had been called “a full-fledged master of the short story” (May 804), and one of the stories made her to be famous is…

Bobbie Ann Mason’s short story “Shiloh” is one that was published in 1982. The story consists of an low class couple of Leeroy Moffitt and his wife Norma Jean, whose mother Mabel also has impact on the crumbling relationship of the two throughout the story. Much of the story is presented through the disabled Leeroy Moffitt’s perspective who is in anyway possible trying to sway Norma Jean’s love back in his direction; nonetheless, he’s a man with no job that aspires to build a home for his wife.…

In the short story, interpreter of Maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri incorporates symbols to help the reader better understand the relationships that are shown. The symbols vary from objects to actions. Often times these symbols can be overlooked and rendered meaningless, but with intent examination they can help us better understand the story and the relationships that are portrayed. Interpreter of Maladies is a story centered around a family and their tour guide. This family includes a Mrs. Das, Mr.…

Jealousy is just another part of everyday life. As shown in Bobbie Ann Mason 's "Being Country", the story just shows that it 's normal to be envious of others and just look at positive things in their lives while ignoring the negative things. For example, when Mason 's family was having dinner, instead of looking at it like a feast because of the plentiful food her family had. Mason looked at it as "fuel for work". Instead of always looking at the positive side, we as humans like to generate an…