Create a post of a minimum of 350 words that answers the following questions. Number your responses but do not copy the questions.
- What are your thoughts on Alison as a character? What about her indicates she is still a child? How does she show herself to be an adult? In light of the rest of the story, consider the following quote as Alison imagines speaking to “some imaginary poor”: “Don’t you understand, all people deserve respect? Each of us is a rainbow” (4). What might the author be saying about the way Alison’s been raised?
- What do Kyle’s sections tell us about his psychology? Write a brief character sketch of Kyle. What might the author be saying about the way Kyle’s been raised?
- What kind of person is the kidnapper and how does the author give us this impression? Is he completely irredeemable?
- How could the story have ended differently? Why do you think the author made the choice to end it the way he did?
- Is there any significance in the title of the story, “Victory Lap”?
- Write down one question YOU have for us to discuss.