Socks: A Short Story

When I arrived at the store, I came to an appalling realization that the money I had couldn’t even buy a tiny pair of green doll shoes at this gargantuan store. My little 7 year old world came crashing down. Before then, I had

(Jones) Also, as her mother turns away and leaves her in the care of the teacher, the first thing she states is that she can see where her mother has “darned one of her socks the night before.” (Jones) Instead of providing any commentary on her ascension to independency from her mother, the first thing she notes is the condition of her mother’s sock, showing her embarrassment toward her.

“But if we don’t shut up, you won’t be able to tell us and then we don’t have to do it.”

“Nothing, there’s nothing more in this life I can ask for. You two have given me everything.”

“What’s the problem? I don’t agree with it, but nobody’s going to be hurt because of it.”

"Speaking of house slippers, apparently some households don't require people to take off their outside shoes when they go inside the house. I was pretty surprised when I heard that. But I finally understood what those ads for mops - y'know, the ones with the white suburban mums frowning down at the mud on the wooden floors - were talking about. Of course there's gonna be mudstains all over your floor if your kids don't change their shoes."

“I’m a big fan of cats. I’ve had them since I was a baby, and I’m going to have them until I die.”

“That’s enough out of everyone and since we must continue, I suggest we continue in silence.”

The act of donating Ray’s socks was a positive step in the healing process. As we know, she avoids a lot of rooms in the house because it too painful. So starting to sort through items, even though it can be view as a small act; was a big step for her.

“Right is right. I will not murder but I am walking out with the orbs. You are defeated.”

“You cannot do this for your plan would throw everything off balance and cause so many issues for anyone to handle!” Chionothyella yells at him,

““Frost and romes had been through so much together. When they were hungry, he brought them small rats to eat- not counting the times he caught robotic creatures that roamed through the building.he curled up in her lap every time the earth shook; he licked her face whenever

Kids socks makes a great cozy for a warm drink. If your coffee mug is cooling down too fast just slide it into a sock for boys. It will stay warm for hours. If you want to enjoy a frosty beer during your child's soccer game but don't want to get dirty looks from other parents, just jam the cold brew into one of a pair of little girls socks. Don't worry, it will be our little secret. If you are watching your figure and consuming hard alcohol, don't worry there is a sock for you. Infants socks are a great way to

The short stories, "The Story of an Hour" and "A Pair of Silk Stockings" were both written in the 1800 's. The stories are both written by Kate Chopin, a female author. The period in which these stories were written gave impact on other female writers to produce stories too. The literary devices Chopin uses in both these stories show how educated female writers were at the time. The way the author, Kate Chopin, uses many literary devices in her works, "The Story of an Hour" and "A Pair of Silk Stockings", such as location, imagery and characterization.

“What. That it’s horrible for me? That I should want to kill the judges? That I should want fight my sadness by shouting injustice?! Look. Talking drama will not change a thing. Your offer does not interest me…” She said