Characters
Who is the author of fish factory?
Joyce Carol Oates
What initial event sets the trajectory of the story in motion?
The abrupt disappearance of Tanya.
Based on the details in the story, what do you think happened to Tanya?
Class discussion
Who is the narrator?
The mother
Does the mother find the daughter at the end of the story?
No. She never finds out what exactly happens to her daughter.
"So peaceful, it looks like she only fell asleep."(27) How is the foreshadowing?
Class discussion
Whats the daughters name?
Tanya
How does the story end for the mother?
She is left alone, still feeling trapped by the grief of her disappearing daughter.
"Because it was the only way, Mom. The only way to escape you."(38)
What do you think the significance of this is?
Class Discussion
Who Found Tanya's body near the fish factory?
The three boys
What is the climax?
When the mother has a mental breakdown over the sadness and guilt of missing her daughter.
There is a lot of italics throughout the story, what does it represent?
It represents the mom's thoughts about what the daughter would be saying if she was there.