25 pages 50 minutes read

Ambrose Bierce

A Horseman in the Sky

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1898

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Essay Topics

1.

Why does the narrator refer to Carter Druse as a criminal? According to what criteria? Would you call him a criminal? Why or why not?

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The narrator describes the natural setting at length and in detail. What role do these descriptions play in establishing the story’s themes, point of view, and mood?

3.

What virtues and flaws does Carter Druse have? What devices does Ambrose Bierce use to establish his character?