Critical Response to Kelly Haken’s
“Tell Me What It Means.”
I think a major strongpoint to this story is how quick and efficient it is. In a very short period of time, only five paragraphs, a scene and mood is set. It allows little time for character and scene development, but that is established with the actions of the main character. The character seems young, college aged, watches Cartoon Network, and eats pizza he can make at home. This implies that he is a single bachelor living in an apartment-like setting (Of course this can be wrong, but that’s the feel the reader gets).
The title, Tell Me What it Means¸ is perfect. I believe this story goes along with the symbol story assignment, and if this is true this is a very clever way to tell a symbol story. The title is great because I want to know what it means.
My only suggestion, or critique, is I think the character’s expectations have to be discussed a little more. I’m not saying to reveal what the meaning of the object is, but I do think reflecting his expectations is important because it will give the readers a reason to care about the key, or the character. Overall I thought it was a short story that got straight to the point. Good job!
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