1. The Juggler
This is the situation Zoe's mother is faced with in the short story The Juggler, written by Ursula Hegi, and in this essay I will take a closer look at Zoe, Zoe's mother (the narrator) and Zoe's lover, the nearly blind Michael. Finally, I will conclude by commenting on the title, as I think it sums up the essence of this short story perfectly. ... All in all, this is a story about coming to terms, about accepting people as they are, even though they are different. ... This is why the short story is titled The Juggler. ... Throughout the story, the juggler is actually showing ...
- Word Count: 1106
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School