Final answer:
The question incorrectly references the story "The Sorry Sea Stars," which does not correspond with Margaret Atwood's works or commonly known short stories. Analysis of Atwood's "My Life as a Bat" could focus on themes of human nature and societal constructs, using references to metaphor, anthropomorphism, and allegory, but a direct comparison cannot be made without the correct literary reference.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question seems to refer to the comparison of historical elements or themes within the short stories "My Life as a Bat" by Margaret Atwood and "The Sorry Sea Stars," although the latter seems to be a misquote or confusion as it does not match to any known work by Atwood or commonly studied short stories.
Generally, analyzing Atwood's work, particularly "My Life as a Bat," entails examining the use of metaphor, anthropomorphism, and allegory to convey messages about human nature and societal constructs. However, since "The Sorry Sea Stars" is not an identified work by Atwood or among commonly known short stories, a direct comparison cannot be given based on the available references. Therefore, it's possible that the student might have meant another of Atwood's stories, or a different story entirely.
If the student provides the correct title or a more accurate reference to "The Sorry Sea Stars," further analysis and comparison can be made regarding literary elements such as symbolism, themes of transformation, the use of narrative voice, and the critique of human behaviors through non-human perspectives - elements that Atwood often explores in her narratives.