Short Story Responses

Choose FOUR of the following six questions to answer. You must cite specific examples from the short stories in your answers:

1. How is the job of the protagonist in “You Will Never Be Forgotten” a reflection of her mental state?
2. In “The Influencers,” what is the hard lesson Fidel learns about the value the world places on social media influencers?
3. What are two issues “Confirm/Ignore” raises about the sticky situations social media creates when someone dies?
4. If Fidel’s (from “The Influencers”) goals and Jenny’s (from “The Perfect Match”) goals were illustrated in a Venn Diagram, which of their goals would overlap?
5. The promise of social media was that it was supposed to make its users feel more connected than ever. Which story best illustrates how that’s never happened? 
6. Which story most gave you a “social media has ruined everything” feeling?   

It is not necessary to answer questions in numerical order, but please clearly indicate which question you are answering. 

Required:

• MLA Style
• ≈ 375 words (2 pages)
  

Submission window: Thu 4.27 - Thu 5.2 (via Canvas)