READ--J.D. Salinger's "The Laughing Man"

1 Thinking Guide

"The Laughing Man"
J.D. Salinger


Read JD Salinger's "The Laughing Man". Link
HERE to open text of short story in new window.

As you read, notice:
  • the framing
  • parallels between the chief, the narrator and the laughing man
  • the theme of the story
  • the setting (both historically and physically)
  • mood
  • tone
  • point of view
You are strongly encouraged to print out the story so that you can make notations, ask questions, and highlight important passages--
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Table of contents

  • 1 Thinking Guide
  • 2 The Laughing Man--Introduction
  • 3 The Laughing Man--Part 1
  • 4 The Laughing Man--Part 2
  • 5 The Laughing Man--Part 3
  • 6 The Laughing Man--Part 4
  • 7 The Laughing Man--Part 5
  • 8 The Laughing Man--Part 6
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