Alexander Petrunkevitch: The Spider and the Wasp

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Today most of us turn to televised nature programs to experience the kind of encounter in the wild that Petrunkevitch describes here. How does Petrunkevitch allow his readers to “see” the activities of the spider and the wasp as vividly as if they had been filmed?

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This is not a first-person essay, but it nonetheless suggests a clear point of view regarding the action described. Analyze the writer’s point of view here. How does it contribute to the overall drama?

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In an essay describe another kind of encounter in which seeming intelligence wins out over instinct. You may wish to assume a humorous take on your subjects.

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