Today we concentrated on section 1.5 of the syllabus-drafting a claim supported by evidence that explains how literary techniques function to elucidate setting and character in two of the studied short stories. Joshua's drafts evidenced considerable progress from last week and we explored how to expand his analysis of character by addressing character perspective as evidence of cultural background. I further pointed out examples of symbolism and irony he could have included in his character essay. Regarding setting, again Joshua's work displayed insight. I explained how imagery in the setting likewise enhanced setting and functioned to both highlight the character's longing to escape from the clutches of her father as well as her ambiguity toward leaving home.