Explanations of the boy’s fate, injuries, parents, and the resolute ending are lacking in “The Bath” but are present in “A Small, Good Thing”. Character development and analysis is further present in “A Small, Good Thing” as most characters are explored, show sympathy, and given his or her respected name. Readers who generally believe little detail and interpretation of stories prefer “The Bath”. Readers who prefer explanation and resolute endings turn to “A Small, Good Thing”. It is up to an individual reader to decide which story is
Explanations of the boy’s fate, injuries, parents, and the resolute ending are lacking in “The Bath” but are present in “A Small, Good Thing”. Character development and analysis is further present in “A Small, Good Thing” as most characters are explored, show sympathy, and given his or her respected name. Readers who generally believe little detail and interpretation of stories prefer “The Bath”. Readers who prefer explanation and resolute endings turn to “A Small, Good Thing”. It is up to an individual reader to decide which story is