22 pages 44 minutes read

Stephen King

Strawberry Spring

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1968

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Essay Topics

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Is the narrator Springheel Jack? What clues can you find in the story, if any, that prove he committed the murders?

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Did you guess the story’s ending, or were you surprised? In either case, discuss the story elements that contributed to your reaction.

3.

Research the Vietnam War. What happened in 1968 to spark protests on college campuses across the country, and how did they affect the outcome of the war?