Question

close read guide \the moral of survivor guilt\ by nancy sherman. page 169 - 173
close read to unlock meaning:

1. read the test for comprehension
2. go back and respond to the close - read questions
3. identify other details in the text you find interesting. ask your own questions and draw your own conclusions.

close read pg. 170
annotate: in paragraph 6, notice the words or passages that describe what it means to be a good person.
question: why does the writer focus on defining what it is to be \good\?
conclude: what purpose does the definitions and examples serve?
close read pg. 172
annotate: in paragraph 14, identify sentences in which the author states her own observations.
question: how does the quotation from prior add to or support the authors observations?
conclude: what is the effect the authors choice to quote prior?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, one would need to closely read "The Moral of Survivor Guilt" by Nancy Sherman. Defining what is "good" may help establish a moral framework relevant to the theme of survivor - guilt. Quotes can support the author's observations by providing external validation or different perspectives. Identifying the author's own observations helps in understanding her stance.

Answer:

For "Why does the writer focus on defining what it is to be 'good'?": It may be to establish a moral context for the discussion of survivor - guilt and to explore the ethical implications.
For "What purpose does the definitions and examples serve?": They clarify the concept of 'goodness' and help the reader understand the moral arguments presented.
For "In paragraph 14, identify sentences in which the author states her own observations.": This requires reading paragraph 14 of the text.
For "How does the quotation from Prior add to or support the author's observations?": It likely provides additional evidence, a different viewpoint, or reinforces the author's ideas.
For "What is the effect the author's choice to quote Prior?": It may lend credibility, introduce a new perspective, or enhance the depth of the author's analysis.