58 pages • 1 hour read
Morley CallaghanAll the Years of Her Life
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1936A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Discussion/Analysis Prompt
How does the evolving relationship between Alfred and his mother contribute to overarching themes in the story? Reflect on their dynamic, the transformative nature of their relationship, and any lessons learned. Consider themes involving maturity, parental love, and personal growth.
Teaching Suggestion: Consider providing students with a character map template, or have them create one on their own. Ask them to depict their initial perceptions of Alfred and his mother, the key turning points in their relationship, and the ultimate transformation by the end of the story. You might encourage students to include textual evidence and quotes that showcase these changes and the thematic impact.
Differentiation Suggestion: For visual learners, consider providing a graphic organizer or a storyboard template that allows them to visually map the evolving relationship between Alfred and his mother. Encourage students to use symbols, images, and arrows to represent the changes and connections between the characters.
