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Lecture 55: Alice Munro part 1: the PROSE >> Have you heard of the Canadian legend and never read her? Or maybe she's your favorite writer? Listen in to hear what makes her hilarious, incisive, mold-breaking stories deserve a NOBEL.

May 28, 2024
Discover the unique structuring of Alice Munro's long short stories and how her upbringing influences her writing style. Dive into the impact of rhetorical questions in Munro's prose, explore her mastery in dialogue, and unravel how she uses juxtaposition to convey complex emotions and relationships.
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  • Alice Munro's prose presents a mix of pride and shame in characters' interactions.
  • Adverbs in dialogues reflect contrasting emotions, like feeling proud and ashamed simultaneously.

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The friendship between Del and Naomi is explored, revealing a mix of pride and shame in their interactions.

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