Other people

Questions for “Other People” by Neil Gaiman.

http://holdinghandswithhades.edublogs.org/seven-deadly-sins-part-7-the-others-by-neil-gaiman/

1. What was the story about? – Write a short summary.
2. Why does the demon claim that the torture is the easiest part?
3. What do you think the man is being punished for?
4. Why is the line “Time is fluid here” important to the story. What does it reveal?
5. Explain the words cat-o’-nine-tails, rake thin, insubstantial, implements, expressionless.
6. Write down any other word you didn’t understand and explain them ( 5 word minimum)   
7. Did you like the story? Why/Why not?