In this discussion of Setting and "Shiloh", examine in depth Leroy, Mabel, and Norma Jean's relationship to the present and to the past. You might want to think about what the log cabin actually represents, (maybe in addition to or instead of what Norma Jean thinks). The setting is certainly an important signifier in this story given its name! What is the relationship of the characters to the actual Shiloh? What do you think it signifies for them? What is Shiloh (denotatively?). What does it represent (symbolically)?

 

You will need to post two original posts, and then respond to two others' for a total of four in-depth responses to these questions. There is a lot to get through here.

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