1. A Dream of Stars
Topic: In his short stories, Caswell often explores recurring themes. Choose one theme and discuss its use in any THREE short stories in A Dream of Stars. ... He says that her mother would be inconsolable without her and shocks Jamie when he tells her that she is being selfish and not caring about the people around her. Towards the very end, Jamie leaves Billy's apartment and decides to go home, to where her mother needs her. ... All three stories are in some way or another linked with identity and Brian Caswell has been very clever in using this theme over and over again for each story...
- Word Count: 519
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School