29 pages 58 minutes read

Katherine Anne Porter

Flowering Judas

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1930

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Essay Topics

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Describe Laura’s character trajectory throughout the narrative. Does she change or remain static? What impact does Eugenio’s suicide have on her?

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Are there any qualities of Braggioni that make him a good leader? Why or why not?

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The symbolism in “Flowering Judas” can have multiple meanings. What other possible meanings or interpretations can you draw from the symbols that Porter employs?

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