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Short Story

Write a short story that involves one of the themes, characters, or settings from Grand Union. Explore some of the literary techniques demonstrated by the author in your work.

Literary Techniques

Author Zadie Smith demonstrates and experiments with a number of literary techniques and devices in Grand Union. Take one example of a literary technique of the author's and prepare a presentation about why it is used.

News Clipping

Look in your local newspaper or archives for an article that involves some aspect of the anthology and bring it to class. You will present it in front of the class and explain how it relates to the anthology.

Character Illustration

Draw your interpretation of a character from the anthology. Artistic ability is not important, but your drawings must reflect the narrator’s description to some extent.

Character Obituary

Write an obituary for one of the characters...

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