The stories and poems in the unit explore various themes, including identity, relationships, courage, resilience, and nature.
What are the themes in the story
They highlight the significance of family connections, personal identity, and overcoming challenges.
While some pieces delve into historical contexts or focus on urban life versus nature, they collectively offer diverse perspectives on what holds importance in life.
Question
What views about what's important do most of the stories and poems in this unit share? How do the selections differ in their views of what's important?
The stories are
Raymond's Run
"President Cleveland where are you?"
"The White Umbrella"
"The Courage My Mother had"
"My Father was a simple man"
"I have ten legs"
"The Bat-Poet"