Like George Saunders’ story “Sticks, ” Lucy Corin’s story “Miracles” utilizes the voice of children trying to understand a parent. The children realize something is awry and with that realization comes a particular vulnerability.
As you read, consider:
- What is the effect of the brevity of this story for you as a reader?
- What makes this a “story”?
- What is the title’s meaning?
- How is language used?
- Try using this as a model for your own story. . .