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--