Assignment on Alan Sillitoe, "The Fishing-boat Picture"

Read this love story very carefully, several times. Spend some time thinking about it.

What did this husband and wife do to show they loved each other? What could they have done that they did not do?

What does this story say about love in general, and about Harry's and Kathy's love for each other in particular?

Discuss specifically, in detail, at least 3 and as many as 4 passages in the story, in composing your 300-350 word essay.

Email to your group and to me.