Here are the rest of the notes so that you can complete the chart for the short story.
V ENDINGS
A. Happy
– the protagonist overcomes the antagonist and wins the conflict
B. Unhappy
– the protagonist does not overcome the antagonist
C. Indeterminate
– no definitive conclusion is arrived at
D. Surprise
– reveals a sudden new turn or twist
VI THEME
– the central insight or generalization ABOUT LIFE that is either stated or implied
(To determine theme:
a. What is the central purpose?
b. What view of life does it support?
c. What insight into life does it reveal?)