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Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket

by Jack Finney

Jack Finney Obituary
Learn about Finney’s life and works by reading his obituary from the New York Times. How is his preoccupation with the nature of time reflected in "Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket"? Record your answer in the Web Links Activity Log.

Harold Lloyd Quick Time Clips
Harold Lloyd was a silent film comedy actor who always seemed to find himself in precarious situations. Click on High and Dizzy (1920) to view a video clip from a Lloyd film in which he finds himself on a building ledge much like Tom does in Finney’s story. (You may need to download a free plug-in that is available at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.) How would you feel if you were in either character’s shoes? Write a poem about yourself in a fearful situation.

 


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