"Rothschild's Fiddle" Prompt

One characteristic of Chekhov's fiction is the Chekhovian Moment, the "Aha" moment when, metaphorically speaking, a light bulb comes on above a character's head and he/she recognizes an essential truth. After reading and re-reading "Rothschild's Fiddle", make a decision about what you think the Chekhovian Moment is and discuss it with your colleagues.

"Mr. Green" Post

Read, then re-read, and annotate "Mr. Green" by Robert Olen Butler. Discuss the thematic implications of the two repeated phrases "not possible" and "what then".