Getting the
facts:
- ____
Martin is a smoker.
- ____
Martin usually drinks milk.
- ____
Martin regularly drinks Scotch and soda.
- ____ The
term, “rub out” is a figurative term meaning to kill.
- ____ No
one believes Ms. Barrow story about Martin’s late night visit to her
apartment.
Interpreting
the Story:
In complete sentences, respond to the
following writing prompts. Use paragraph formatting that clearly states your
purpose – (look to the prompt for the purpose):
1.
Contrast the
characters of Mrs. Barrows and Mr. Martin. Use words relevant to a study of
character. Protagonist, antagonist, flat, round, static, dynamic …
2.
What is
Thurber’s purpose in writing the story, “the Catbird Seat”?
3.
Identify the
central irony of the story and explain how Thurber captures this irony.
