He gets hungry and lights a cigarette, but then an enemy sniper shoots at him, hitting his arm. To trick the enemy, he pretends to be dead and then shoots the enemy sniper.

Afterward, he feels sad about what he did. When he checks the enemy's body, he realizes he has killed his own brother. This shows how war can destroy families and lives.

O'Flaherty's most famous works include "The Informer," which was adapted into a successful film, and "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall."

He was a key figure in the Irish literary revival and wrote with a strong social conscience, reflecting the hardships of his time. O'Flaherty passed away on September 7, 1984, leaving a lasting impact on Irish literature.

THE COMPARISON

We picked the lyrics from U2’s song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” which has a very similarity to the theme of the short story.

Broken Bottles

under children’s feet

Bodies strewn

across the dead-end

street

But I won’t heed the

battle call

It puts my back up,

puts my back up

against the wall

Both of the lyrics and the short story talk about the same topic: the Irish War.

We can see the difference from the lyrics and the short story since the lyrics involve a lot of metaphors while the short story has a more direct language.

The target audience of the short story is focused on adults.

Seventh Grade - by Gary Soto is a story about Victor Rodriguez, a boy starting seventh grade who has a crush on a girl named Teresa. On the first day of school, Victor wants to impress her. He talks with his friend Michael about how to get girls' attention and decides to enter the French class, where Teresa is also a student.

He does everything to get closer to her. One time, during French class, Victor, who doesn’t know much of the language, pretends to understand it to impress Teresa. When the teacher asks him to speak, Victor creates French words. The teacher notices but doesn’t embarrass him, instead, he praises Victor, which improves his confidence. After class, Teresa compliments Victor on his French, not knowing that he was just pretending, making Victor feel successful and happy.

Biography

Gary Soto is an acclaimed Mexican-American author, poet, and educator, born on April 12, 1952, in Fresno, California. His early life was marked by poverty, and many of his works reflect the struggles and stories of Mexican-Americans in the U.S.

Throughout his career, Gary Soto has received numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the American Book Award. He continues to inspire readers with his authentic portrayal of the Mexican-American experience.

Moral of the history

In Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade," the story shows the challenges of being a teenager and wanting to fit in. The main character, Victor, tries to impress a girl named Teresa but feels embarrassed and awkward instead. The lesson of the story is that being yourself is more important than trying to impress others. True friendships matter more than just looking cool, especially during the confusing teenage years.

Ingredients:

- 8 slices of bread (preferably white or brioche)

- 4 slices of ham

- 4 slices of Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)

- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

- 1 cup milk

- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Make the Béchamel Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Bread: Spread mustard on one side of each slice of bread. On 4 slices, layer ham and Gruyère cheese, then top with another slice of bread.

4. Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich.

5. Assemble and Bake: Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet. Pour béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with additional Gruyère cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

6. Serve: Let cool slightly, then cut in half and enjoy your ultimate Croque Monsieur!

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