1. "Paul's Case"
The story opens with Paul's teachers meeting Paul to discuss his recent suspension due to behavior problems. ... This is seen by the teachers as an act of defiance. ... Paul continues to consciously try to test the teachers with small gestures that seemed to be particularly effective at the job intended. ... This habit of smiling was remarked upon by his teacher, "I don't believe that smile of his comes altogether from insolence; there's something sort of haunted about it. ... (Cather 200) While on the other hand Paul lost himself in the soloist and the show, forgetting the...
- Word Count: 1360
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School