Write an essay examining the use of at least one (1) modernist literary device or narrative technique in “Araby,” “The Boat,” and “The Garden Party.” Provide evidence from each story for each literary device or narrative technique identified to support your claims. Provide an analysis of the impact(s) of these literary devices or narrative techniques on each story.

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Write an essay describing at least three (3) important characteristics of the protagonists/speakings in “Araby,” “Beyond the Bayou,” and “A Cap for Steve.” Provide evidence from each story for each characteristic identified to support your claims. Provide an analysis of the similarities or differences among the figures, and comment on how having these particular characteristics influence the way each protagonist/speaker develops over the course of his or her story.