1. “The Enormous Radio” Topics

2. Respond to these three topics for tonight’s homework…
How does listening to the radio change Irene? Explain and give examples from the story to support your ideas.
What is Cheever's main point that he's trying to convey in this story? In other words, what is the theme? Explain, backing up your views by using examples from the story.
How does the story pertain to the Cold War? What elements in the story reflect the time period, the attitude of America and the American people in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s? Explain.