Parent Guide > An Uncomfortable Bed
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "An Uncomfortable Bed" by Guy de Maupassant.
In "An Uncomfortable Bed" by Guy de Maupaussant, a man becomes paranoid that he will be the target of a practical joke. This story story is known for its humor and ironic ending.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Comedy & Tragedy and Fear & Paranoia as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does fear drive action?" and "What can we learn from comedy?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "An Uncomfortable Bed" about?
- What did you learn about Comedy & Tragedy?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: