Assignment:
Present the concept of initiation as defined by Mordecai Marcus and use two or three stories from our reading list to

Demonstrate the application of Marcus’ definition. Explain how each meets Mordecai Marcus’ proposed definition of an initiation story, and what type of initiation the protagonist experiences.

Stories:
“First Confession” Frank O’Connor “The Lesson” Toni Cade Bambara (not covered in class)
“A Visit of Charity” Eudora Welty “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” Richard Wright
“Gorilla, My Love” Toni Cade Bambara “Barn Burning” William Faulkner (not covered in class)