" (Frankel, 1963, pg. 122) This is important, because it show how studying Holocaust literature can teach everyone something about themselves that they may not have been fully aware of.
Choose one of the short stories you've read during this lesson and explain how it meets or does not meet the requirements of a modern short story, as explained in your text. Your response should be at least three paragraphs long, explain the criteria you used to evaluate the story, and explain whether or not the story meets the criteria
The story that was evaluated was Mans Search for Meaning. Technically, this fits the definition of short story by: talking about events that actually occurred (in an investigative format). This is important, because it show how this piece of literature would follow pattern of many authors, by discussing various events that had an impact on their lives. (Frankel, 1963)
In Mans Search for Meaning, Frankel limits the overall scope of the literature to the point that he was focused on the how the events would have an impact upon the individual s. While, keeping the time frame of the discussion limited to: when he was in the various concentration camps. This is significant, because it shows how this piece of literature would qualify as a short story based on these two factors. (Frankel, 1963)
When you look at the criteria that was used; it is clear that it can identify this as a short story. This is because, the focus and scope of the writing was very concentrated into: certain time frames and subjects. These elements are allowing the narrative to be told from that of the author's point view. Once this occurs, it means that the literature qualifies as a short story.
Bibliography
Frankel, V. (1963). Mans Search for Meaning. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.
