Commercial+vs.+Literary+Fiction

"The Most Dangerous Game" vs. "The Child by Tiger"

After our further discussion on commercial vs. literary fiction, or escape vs. interpretive fiction, it is valuable to make a comparison between the first two pieces of fiction we have covered, "The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Child by Tiger." In your written response, discuss your own ideas about the titles of each. How do they lend themselves to either escape or interpretive literature? Next, consider the protagonist of each. Do either of these characters represent reality or are they plausible characters? Explain by using evidence from the stories (short phrases or words in quotations). What about the dominant impression of each? How does it differ and what contributes to this distinction? Can you provide at least two examples of escape or commercial fiction you have read and explain your reasoning. Likewise, can you provide at least two examples of interpretive fiction you have read? Discuss your reasons by providing evidence also from the discussion in your anthology (the textbook, aka the brick) about interpretive fiction. Responses should be around 3-4 substantial paragraphs that are complete and thorough. Write your response in a new discussion thread below. Responses must be posted by 11:59pm on 9/2/15.

Borrowed from original assignment post from Dr. Pamela's AP English Lit blog site