Make a list of the 10 most important places, events, and people that belong in your perfect world. Then write an essay on how and why you would include these in your perfect world. In your essay, include setting (places), plot (events), and characterization (people) of your choices.

Write a report about any well-known event of your choosing, and write it as if you are setting the story straight for the first time. Remember to include the setting and the plot in your report.

Write a report about any well-known event of your choosing, and write it as if you are setting the story straight for the first time. Remember to include the setting and the plot in your report.

By now you have developed your own opinion about Updike's story. Has Porter changed or solidified your opinion about Updike's story? What else can you say about how Porter tries to frame and support his argument. Did you need to look up unfamiliar words? Did you look up Emerson? Did some aspect of Updike's story get ignored in Porter's essay?