Blood of a Mole

Zdravka Evtimova
 Objectives

1. Analytically examines the elements of a

short story.
2. Thoroughly describes 'empathy'
through understanding the
text; and
3. Critically analyzes the short story.
 Zdravka Evtimova
She is a contemporary Bulgarian
writer. She has four short story
collections and four novels published
in Bulgarian. Her short stories have
appeared in many international
literary journals. Some of her short
story collections were translated into
other languages. As well as being an
author, Zdravka works as a literary
translator from English, French and
German.
 Plot

1. What type
of plot does
the story
follow?
 Setting

4. What type
of setting does
the story have?
 Tone and Mood

2. How does the

description of
the setting
establish the
mood and tone?
 Point of View

2. To whose
perspective is
the story
told?
 Conflict

5. What type
of conflict is
exhibited in
the story?
 Characters

6. What type of
characters does
the story have?
 Characters

What prompted
the shopkeeper
to offer his
blood instead?
 Characters

Why did the old

woman accept
the shopkeeper's
blood even if it is
not a mole's
blood?
 Characters

Why did the

shopkeeper's
blood heal the
woman's son
even if it wasn't
a moles blood?
 Theme
7. What does
the story tell us
about human
nature and
society?
 “The world is full of broken people.
splints, casts, miracle drugs, and time can't
mend fractured hearts, wounded hearts,
wounded minds, torn spirits.”

― Dean Koontz, One Door Away

from Heaven
We hanker for a drop of grace
to come to our lives, but sadly,
grace, love - - these could not be
forced, just as respect could not
be demanded from anyone.
ALLEGORY
As a literary device, it is a
metaphor in which a character,
place or event is used to deliver a
broader message about real-
world and occurences
 Symbolism

What does the

“mole” signify?
What is a mole?
A small burrowing
insectivorous mammal
with dark velvety fur, a
long muzzle, and very
small eyes.
How far will you go to
help others?
Any question or insight?
Assignment (1/2 crosswise)

Knowing that people have the

tendency to abuse one's kindness, will
you stop being kind? Why or why not?