53 pages 1 hour read

Nadine Gordimer

Jump and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1991

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Essay Topics

1.

Choose a story from the collection. What does this story teach the reader about African history and politics? How do the characters treat each other based on their race and gender?

2.

What message about revolution is Gordimer imparting on the reader throughout the collection? Cite “Jump,” “Some Are Born to Sweet Delight,” and “Amnesty” in your answer.

3.

How do “The Ultimate Safari” and “Spoils” use nature and animals to comment on humans’ place in the world?