Joleen texted Darlene about what do with her hair. A single strand of white hair sprouted right down the middle of her black bob hairdo. Sitting across her in his Barcalounger, Jack droned on about parallel universes, thinking she was listening. He always thought she listened to him. But Joleen didn’t give a shit about parallel universes. She had a white hair.
Write an essay answering these questions:
- Why does Darlene matter in this story?
- Does she really? Why not?
- What do you think about bob hairdos? Why or why not?
- Do you yourself give a shit about parallel universes? Why or why not?
- If you do, which parallel universe would you want to shit in?
- Why does Jack think Joleen always listens to him?
- Does Jack ever listen to Joleen?
- Given the context of this story, how long have Jack and Joleen been married?
- Are you sure they’re married?
- Should Joleen have left Jack a long time ago? Why?
- Does Joleen –
- Think she should die her hair black again immediately?
- Think she should. Just. Let. It. Go.?
- Think she would look cute with salt and pepper hair?
- Think some women look awesome with white hair, like Emmylou Harris does?
- Think she should think about it some more?
- Well, which is it? Defend your choice.
- What’s the point of this story? Why or why not?
- Hasn’t this kind of story been done many times before?
- What’s the punchline?
- Do you find yourself wondering why your essay should be longer than the story itself?
- Tell the truth – does this story just kind of piss you off or what? Why?
- Would you like to punch the author in his nose?
Remember to write your essay strictly according to Robert’s Rules of Order.
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