ANALYZE CRAFT AND STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt
Nancy Sherman
To fully understand an editorial, you must analyze its claim or central idea and
supporting details. To do this, note each main point the writer makes. Then,
identify the specific details that explain or illustrate the main point. To help in
your analysis of the text, ask questions as you read. For example, it can be helpful
to identify the topic of the text, the central point of the text, and the details that
support the central point of the text.
A. DIRECTIONS: Ask yourself these questions as you read “The Moral Logic of
Survivor Guilt." Then, record your answers on the lines below each question.
1. What is the topic of the editorial?

The story is about a postmaster who is trying to adapt to the new life in the village of ulapur. in what way is the postmaster's life different from his life in urban calcutta?

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b.hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c.the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated