Survey Literature * CONFLICT in Short Stories



Survey Literature * CONFLICT in Short Stories Name:____________________________

“The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter

SCORE: ____________

DIRECTIONS: Complete the following worksheet as we read “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter. This sheet will be collected for 15 “homework & classwork” points.

Basic Comprehension Questions

1. Who are the main characters in “The Last Spin”? Identify each character as a protagonist or antagonist and explain your reasoning.

2. What is the setting of the story? How does the setting add to the mood of the story?

3. As Danny & Tigo try to settle the conflict between their “clubs” what other conflicts arise?

Critical Thinking Work

Three types of conflict are at work in “The Last Spin.” Record how Hunter makes the reader aware of each:

CHARACTER VS. SELF

To think about… How does the reader notice Danny & Tigo changing as individuals as the story progresses?

Evidence of/ thoughts about “character vs. self” conflict:

CHARACTER VS. CHARACTER

To think about… How does Danny & Tigo’s relationship change as the story progresses?

Evidence of/ thoughts about “character vs. character” conflict”:

CHARACTER VS. SOCIETY

To think about… Why do the boys continue playing if they “don’t dig too may of the guys in [their clubs]”?

Evidence of/ thoughts about “character vs. society” conflict:

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