Shared Inquiry Discussion“Up In Michigan,” Ernest Hemingway
Emma Syring
2/6/15
Period 6
1) I believe the main message of this story is that rape is something that can occur outside of the stereotypical setting. People who know each other, and someone you can be deeply attracted to can rape you. It's never a clear decision about what happened.
2) This story suggests that gender is not equal. Men are dominant over women and women always need a man to feel satisfied and accomplished in life. Whereas men, on the other hand, have hobbies and drinking to keep them happy; they are never dependent on women.
3) The setting works to accompany the emotions at play. During the rape scene, they are out on a misty dock at night, eerie and unsettling. Overall, a small town in Michigan is interesting because you wouldn't expect something like this to happen.
4) My opinion about this scene is that, this is undoubtedly rape. Never once did Liz give an honest and concise, 'yes', said no in many forms. This was in my mind, indefinite rape.
5) Why does Liz place a coat over Jim; her rapist?
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