English 9 14-15 Short Stories (Story Name/Short summary) – Flashcards
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Harrison Bergeron
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A man breaks through his "handicaps" that are made to keep everyone equal
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The Veldt
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In the future, the houses take care of the people, but one room's illusions become far too real.
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The Lesson
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Two girls think they're the only ones who are "just right"
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The Tell Tale Heart
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A man insists he isn't crazy, but murder's a man for his eye.
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A Rose for Emily
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An old woman, an idol of the town, dies.
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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
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One person suffers for the town's benefit
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The Rocking-Horse Winner
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A kid has visions of races. Who will win?
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Indian Camp
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A surgeon goes to an indian camp to help a pregnant woman.
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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A man with a normal life, but from his perspective, he is the most important.
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To Build a Fire
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An ignorant man and his dog try to stay alive through the harsh cold.
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Trying to Save Piggy Sneed
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A man who some don't even call human, and most make fun of, lights fire to his own home.
