Here are a few questions that I have about this creative non-fiction piece that you could write about if you so choose:
- How does the author craft this piece to communicate his purpose?
- What is the author suggesting about the American dream?
- How is the way in which the author characterizes the reporter a critique of the media? To what extent, if at all, do you think this is a fair criticism?
- How does the author set up the third paragraph?
- What do you think will happen to the Hawk? Will he be OK?
- To me, one of the essential characteristics of a good piece of writing is surprise. What surprised you about this piece?
- Another characteristic of quality, in my opinion, is that good writing lingers with us . . . or it resonates in some important way. How does that work? If this piece resonates with you, why do think that happened?
—MS