Author
Who wrote The Fix?
Percival Everett
Who was the sandwich owner who took in Sherman?
Douglas Langley
What are the last words said at the end of the story?
"Fix us! Fix us!"
What theme is shown when Sheerman struggles with his gift?
The burden and isolation of power
Who the main charater, and what does he do?
Sherman and he can fix things
What kind of writing style is Everett known for?
Satire and irony
What miracle did Sherman performed that stunned the townspeople?
He brought a woman back to life.
Who shouts, "Fix us! Fix!" at the end of the story?
The townspeople
What theme does “If you irrigate a desert, you might empty a sea” suggest?
Fixing one problem may create another
How does Sheila feel about Sherman at first?
suspicious and fearful
His books are usually aimed at certain issues in the United States. What are they?
“If you irrigate a desert, you might empty a sea.”
Who said that?
Sherman
What does "Fix us" symbolize?
Human greed and dependency on others
In the story, someone (or many) represents society's pressure, entitlement, and greed. Who?
The townspeople and media
In a religious sense, who might we compare Sherman to?
December
What happens when townspeople discover Sherman’s powers?
They demand more miracles, overwhelming him
How does Sherman’s ability to “fix” things function as a metaphor?
Fixing only the surface of a problem can make it worse later
What style does "The Fix" present?
Magical Realism
Dialogue Driven
What does Sherman do when asked how he brought a woman back to life?
He shrugs
Earned his master's degree from Brown University in what?
In fiction
What do the townspeople and media represent in the story?
Society’s pressure, entitlement, and greed
How does the story end?
Sherman flees to a bridge, stepping onto the ledge, leaving the ending open
What's one theme discussed in this story?
Burden/ of Power/Gift
Expectation vs. Reality
Human Need and Greed
Limits of Fixing
What critique of society does Everett make through the townspeople?
People idolize and exploit extraordinary individuals, ignoring their humanity.