Discuss how Karen Russell utilizes the imagery of a Veteran’s tattoo in “The New Veterans,” to explore the complexities of memory, trauma and healing, upon the Veteran’s return to civilian life.

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Russell, “The New Veterans” Response

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Submit by Wed. Sept 28

Discuss how Karen Russell utilizes the imagery of a Veteran’s tattoo in “The New Veterans,” to explore the complexities of memory, trauma and healing, upon the Veteran’s return to civilian life.

Here are some specifics you can consider:
What is the tattoo an image of
How does Derek feel about the tattoo
Why does he talk about it so much?
How does it connect him to his former comrades and their families
What does Beverly think about the tattoo
How does the tattoo take on elements of magical realism in the story
How does the tattoo’s change affect Beverly
How does the story end, both in terms of the tattoo and Beverly and Derek’s relationship?

Assessment Criteria:
How well does the writing address the prompt?
How well does the writing present appropriate parts of the text to support or illustrate claims and interpretations?
Does the writing include appropriate direct quotations from the text?
How well are the quotes introduced, cited, and explained?
How well does the writing exhibit critical thinking and active engagement with the text?
Does the writing express its ideas clearly and engagingly?
Assess standards of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

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