I picked this long short story just because of the title "People in Hell Just Want a Drink of Water". Of all things, that is what those people want? I would have guessed salvation, absolution, heck there's even a movie called "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" (hey if you're going down there, might as well be a bit comfortable right?). It just set off something in my head, it's funny. Just a drink of water...who would have thought?
I have to say, my track record has not been the best with some of these responses. This is mainly because most of the time, when I get an assignment to read something, I read just to read. I don't really look far into it and try to figure things out. I read to find a point. It isn't until I come to class and discuss these poems and stories with my fellow students then I get a better picture of what the author is trying to portray or the point they are trying to make. The "underlying message" if you will. Even though I'm not doing very well (it started with Blood Dazzler I tell ya) I guess I will give this a shot.
So it starts with the story talking about this man, who apparently is a farmer, and lives with his family. He has five sons, a wife, horses, fields, etc. His sons all have different personalities, each of them have their own paths (which is the way I find most siblings to be like...they really aren't the exact same). Then the story starts talking about a different family, their problems, they live on a farm, etc.
What I am really getting from this story is that farm life is hell. I mean you're living in an area where you are probably about five miles away from your neighbors, getting places is a hassle, and living with your family (and sometimes others) can be tough. This does take place in 1908 as it says in the beginning. Would that drink of water be something refreshing in life? Something different happening than what farm life is day by day? That's what I'm thinking anyways. That may not be it, but I guess I will see when class comes.
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