Theme. A theme is a central idea in a literary work. As you read “The Richer, the Poorer,” think about what you consider to be the story’s theme.
Motivation. A motivation is a force that moves a character to think, feel, or behave in a certain way. As you read, decide what motivates Lottie to be frugal.
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“The Richer, the Poorer” tells the story of two sisters who have lived their lives very differently and who, coming to live together in their old age, offer important lessons to each other. The short story appeared in West’s collection of short stories The Richer, the Poorer, which was published in 1995.
Are you a spender or a saver? Relate a conflict you have experienced because of how you view money.
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